June 09, 2026
As fuel import costs rise, officials debate tariff hikes, though the energy minister refuses to confirm any immediate price rise
Asia-Pacific shares remain near recent highs despite a slight fall in trading
It says Shihab-Eldin is charged with harming national security
Prices have shot up due to the war in the Middle East, the minister says
Iran pushes for control of Hormuz Strait while US insists on open shipping access
World Bank has warned of higher inflation in developing economies
Talks are exploring a two-phase deal toward ending the war
Rising food and fuel costs risk triggering a continent-wide cost-of-living crisis
