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Higher Oil Prices Should Benefit Nigerians Too

Global UpfrontJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

By Abidemi Adebamiwa Fuel subsidy is back in the spotlight because Nigerians are feeling the strain once more. Tensions in Iran have shown that fuel

Nigerians Deserve Urgent Intervention

Global UpfrontJun 2, 2026June 2, 20260

Daily Trust Editorial, Tuesday June 2, 2026 As a consequence of the ongoing war between the US/Israel and Iran, the prices of petroleum products have

World To Face Crisis Like In 2008 Recession If Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed – Bloomberg

Global UpfrontMay 23, 2026May 23, 20260

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz until August is threatening the global economy with a recession that would rival the 2008 financial crisis, Bloomberg

Iran Defiant On Eve Of Trump’s Ceasefire Deadline, Issues Demands Including Lifting Sanctions

Global UpfrontApr 7, 2026April 7, 20260

An anti-US banner depicting a helicopter being fired upon is displayed along a street in Tehran on April 6, 2026. (AFP)

Iran’s Unrelenting Attacks On Mideast Shipping And Energy Infrastructure Send Oil Prices Soaring

Global UpfrontMar 12, 2026March 12, 20260

Unrelenting Iranian attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure pushed oil above $100 a barrel on Thursday, as American and Israeli strikes pounded the Islamic

Oil Passes $119 A Barrel After 25% Surge As Iran War Impedes Production And Shipping

Global UpfrontMar 9, 2026March 9, 20260

Oil prices spiked near $120 per barrel before falling back Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and

Trump Says Oil Spikes ‘Small Price To Pay’ For The U.S. Amid War With Iran

Global UpfrontMar 9, 2026March 9, 20260

U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in on the spike in oil with a late night post on his social-media platform Truth Social, saying that short-term

Oil Tops $100 Per Barrel As Iran War Escalates

Global UpfrontMar 9, 2026March 9, 20260

A plume of smoke rises after a strike on Tehran