Businesses face energy bill rises of up to 80% due to Iran war price shock

March 25, 2026 · The Independent

Europe facing energy shortages by next month as Strait of Hormuz chaos deepens, warns Shell boss
UK drivers have already paid an extra £307m for petrol and diesel since the war in Iran began
The ‘zombie’ ships appearing in the Strait of Hormuz after they were scrapped for parts
Reports suggest the vessels transitioned through Iranian waters and may have paid the IRGC $2m to pass
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Danish firm Vestas has said it would build components for turbines at such a plant.
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Zelensky said the attacks showed Russia had ‘no intention of ending the war’
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Tottenham are just one point above the relegation zone with seven games remaining