BBC Business
Firmus Energy Raises Prices, Blames Middle East Conflict (Because of Course)
Firmus Energy blames Middle East conflict for raising gas prices, because global markets are the new boogeyman.
2026-09-04
BBC Business
2026-08-28
BBC Business
Northern Ireland's Gas Prices to Jump 19%, Because the Middle East Said So
SSE Airtricity hikes gas prices by 19% in Northern Ireland, citing Middle East chaos and wholesale costs, leaving households and small businesses to foot the bill.
2026-07-23
BBC Business
Oil Prices Hit $100, Reminding Everyone That Peace Is Bad for Business
Oil hits $100 as Middle East chaos provides a convenient excuse for price hikes, because nothing says 'stable energy market' like burning tankers and failed ceasefires.
2026-05-31
The Guardian Europe
Anti-Muslim Hate and Antisemitism: Twin Crises That Everyone Pretends Are Unrelated
Shootings and stabbings remind everyone that bigotry is bipartisan, but apparently recognizing two hatreds as related is a bridge too far.
2026-05-30
BBC Business
Power NI and Firmus Announce Bill Increases, Blame 'Elevated Wholesale Prices' (Also Known as The Middle East Doing What It Does)
Power NI and Firmus customers will pay more for energy starting July 1, because geopolitics has a way of making your heating bills feel like a hostage negotiation.
2026-05-21
The Guardian
EasyJet Summer Bookings Slump as Iran War Adds 'Fly Now, Panic Later' to Consumer To-Do List
EasyJet summer bookings dip as Iran conflict rattles travelers; airline spends extra £25m on fuel, raises ticket prices, and asks everyone to please just book already.
2026-05-15
Toyota Warns of Oil Shortage, Suggests 'Eh, Close Enough' Substitute
Toyota warns hybrid owners that their cars might have to drink the cheap stuff for a bit, because war and supply chains are a thing.
2026-05-10
BBC Business
Jersey Housing Market Feeling the 'Global Unrest' Vibe, Prices Dip 5%
Jersey's housing market is feeling the global jitters, with prices down 5% and locals rushing to lock in mortgages before rates climb.
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