Heathrow Sees Passengers Dip Amid Iran Conflict

Heathrow passenger numbers hit as Middle East war disrupts travel

The number of passengers travelling through Heathrow last month fell as the Middle East conflict continued to disrupt travel.

Heathrow sees passengers dip amid Iran conflict

The west London airport said 6.7 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in April.

Nigeria: Oil Firms Export 80 Percent of Crude Output Despite Local Refining Demand

Oil companies in Nigeria exported about 80 percent of the country's crude oil production in the first quarter of 2026 despite rising demand from domestic refineries.

China inflation beat estimates in April as Iran war drives producer prices to three-year highs

China has cushioned the worst of the energy shock through its strategic oil stockpiles and a diversified mix of renewable energy sources.

Saudi oil giant Aramco sees Q1 profits rise 25% by shifting exports to its East-West Pipeline

Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, reported Sunday that its first quarter profits jumped 25% over last year, as it increased exports by using a pipeline that avoids shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been disrupted by the Iran war.

Middle East turmoil to keep oil prices elevated for years, dent India’s GDP growth: ADB chief economist - The Times of India

Asian Development Bank Chief Economist Albert Park forecasts elevated crude oil prices, averaging $96 per barrel in 2026 and $80 in 2027, due to prolonged Middle East tensions. This outlook suggests a 0.6% reduction in India's GDP growth for FY27, pushing inflation to 6.9% amid reliance on imported oil and gas.