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Trump says energy secretary ‘totally wrong’ on gas prices not dropping to $3 until next year

President Trump told The Hill on Monday that he disagreed with Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s assessment that gas prices may not drop below $3 per gallon until next year.  “No, I think he’s wrong on that. Totally wrong,” Trump said in a phone interview when asked about his energy chief’s comments.  When asked by The…

Motoring organisation warns of 'tricks' as it explains 'genuine' ways to save fuel

Motoring organisation warns of 'tricks' as it explains 'genuine' ways to save fuelRoad safety charity GEM Motoring Assist has warned motorists against common fuel-saving tricks that may do more harm than goodCommentsMoneySteven Smith Content Editor13:35, 20 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesDrivers might wonder how they can squeeze more out of a tank(Image: SEAN GLADWELL via Getty Images)Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is cautioning drivers against what it descr...

Carney says Canada’s strong economic ties to US are ‘weakness’ to be corrected

Prime minister details efforts to attract investment and sign trade deals with other countries in 10-minute video addressCanada’s strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected, the country’s prime minister has warnedIn a 10-minute video address, Mark Carney spoke about his government’s efforts to strengthen the Canadian economy by attracting new investments and signing trade deals with other countries. Continue reading...

Here's how tariff refunds for businesses will work following Supreme Court ruling

The U.S. government could be on the hook for up to $175 billion in reimbursements after the Supreme Court ruled most of the Trump administration's sweeping tariffs were illegal. On Monday, the government is set to start processing tariff refunds for businesses that request them. Jo Ling Kent explains.

Kuwait Declares Force Majeure on Oil Shipments on Hormuz Halt

Kuwait declared force majeure on shipments of crude oil and refined products as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz makes it impossible to meet obligations to customers that can’t bring vessels into the Persian Gulf.

Eni, Repsol Reach Deal to Start Exporting Venezuelan Gas in 2031

Eni SpA and Repsol SA plan to start exporting natural gas from Venezuela by the end of 2031 after reaching a deal with Caracas to revive a long-stalled effort to expand production from a massive offshore field.

PAK Stock Market Crash: अमेरिकी-ईरान के बीच फंसा पाकिस्तान, युद्ध की टेंशन बढ़ी... तो शेयर बाजार क्रैश

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Congo’s Debut Eurobond to Help Diversify Economy, Minister Says

The Democratic Republic of Congo will use the proceeds of its debut bond sale to invest in hydropower and transport infrastructure, part of an effort to diversify the resource-rich Central African nation, Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde said.

Average UK fat cat pay surged to £5.9m last year - but firms say it's not enough

Average UK fat cat pay surged to £5.9m last year - but firms say it's not enoughTop bosses running some of Britain's biggest companies saw their pay and perks go up 4.5 times faster than a typical UK worker last year - but shareholders asked to approve new average 200% surgeCommentsMoneyGraham Hiscott Business and Consumer Editor13:28, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesNext chief executive Lord Wolfson raked in £7.4m - a record for the firm - last yearThe average pay packet for Britain’s top fat...

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Stock market today: Which are the top gainers and losers in Nifty50 and BSE Sensex?

The Indian stock market saw mixed movements today, with the BSE and NSE experiencing gains and losses across various sectors. Trent and SBI emerged as top gainers on both exchanges, while companies like Titan and Axis Bank faced declines. Technology and banking stocks showed a general downward trend.

Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?

The BBC has found significant spikes in market activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.

BofA’s Blanch Warns Jet Fuel, Oil Flows Remian at Risk After Conflict

Francisco Blanch, head of commodities and derivatives research at BofA Securities, discusses the post-conflict issues facing the global oil market, the availability of jet fuel, and the potential timeframe for restoring oil flows once the war in Iran comes to an end. (Source: Bloomberg)

Halifax customers 'can turn every £1,000 into £1,250'

Halifax customers 'can turn every £1,000 into £1,250'It has been in touch directly with its customers to tell them they might want to look beyond what they already haveCommentsMoneySteven Smith Content Editor13:03, 20 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesHalifax explained different ways to do it(Image: Huw Fairclough, Getty Images)Halifax has been directly in touch with customers to outline how they can transform every £1,000 saved into £1,250. In an email, it discussed the topic of pensions.‌It state...

Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis gains momentum as key project attracts 8 bids

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation said on Monday that it had received eight bids for a commercial and residential development at one of the critical hubs in the Northern Metropolis, a large-scale project that aims to bolster the city’s economic base and foster closer integration with the Greater Bay Area. The number of bids for the Kam Sheung Road Station Phase Two property development exceeded expectations, indicating developers’ interest in the Northern Metropolis project, according to analysts. The...

Hollywood Jobs Crisis Becomes Focus of Governor’s Race as Candidates Offer Incentive Hike

The collapse of film and TV production over the last three years has cost California some 51,000 jobs — mostly in Los Angeles — roughly equivalent to the decline in L.A.’s aerospace workforce in the early 1990s. The candidates for California governor are taking notice and starting to roll out plans to resuscitate the industry, […]

Morocco Scores 51 in Budget Transparency, Lags Behind Top Performers

Rabat – New findings from the Open Budget Survey 2025 by the International Budget Partnership show that Morocco continues to lag behind top-performing countries in budget openness and accountability, despite slight improvements. The survey evaluates how governments share information about public spending, taxation, and debt, and how they involve citizens in these decisions. It measures three main areas, including transparency, public participation, and oversight. Morocco scored 51 out of 1...

Meta layoffs: 8,000 employees may lose jobs in 30 days, full story in 5 points

Meta layoffs employees may lose jobs in days full story in points

Petrol crime surges by up to 30% since start of US-Iran war

NewsUKHome NewsPetrol crime surges by up to 30% since start of US-Iran warBritish Oil Security Syndicate warns petrol station workers to be vigilantBryony Gooch Monday 20 April 2026 12:49 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2960898","articleMeta":{"url":"h...

Understanding Market Indices: A Simple Guide for Investors

The BSE Sensex, India’s oldest capital market index, tracks the performance of the country’s top 30 companies by market value.