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Analysis-Biofuels back in vogue as Iran war triggers oil price surge

Analysis-Biofuels back in vogue as Iran war triggers oil price surge

By Nigel Hunt and May Angel LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - Soaring oil prices in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran are driving renewed demand for biofuels as the need to tackle a fossil fuel shortage outweighs concerns that using crops for fuel will drive up food prices.

US oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks remain uncertain

US oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks remain uncertain

By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, April 22 (Reuters) - U.S. crude futures rose in early trade on Wednesday, despite Washington's announcement that it would indefinitely extend a ceasefire with Iran, as uncertainty over peace talks persisted and the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed. U.S.

US and Iran signal new ceasefire talks in Islamabad as truce nears end

US and Iran signal new ceasefire talks in Islamabad as truce nears end

Pakistani officials say the United States and Iran have signaled they will hold new ceasefire talks in Islamabad

Exclusive-US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say

Exclusive-US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say

LONDON/NEW DELHI, April 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednesday.

Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request

Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request

President Donald Trump says the United States is extending its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request as he waits for a unified proposal from the Islamic Republic

Oil prices climb as US stocks give back only a bit of their record-breaking rally

Oil prices climb as US stocks give back only a bit of their record-breaking rally

Oil prices are climbing following the latest rise in tensions between the United States and Iran, and U.S. stocks are giving back a bit of their record-breaking rally

Oil prices jump and Wall Street slides with US, Iran clashing in the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jump and Wall Street slides with US, Iran clashing in the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices climbed more than 5% and Wall Street veered toward losses before the open as a standoff between Iran and the U.S. prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz

Hormuz shipping again near standstill after shots and seizure

Hormuz shipping again near standstill after shots and seizure

By Jonathan Saul and Nerijus Adomaitis LONDON, April 20 (Reuters) - Ships were largely avoiding the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after an escalation at the weekend in which Iran fired what appeared to be warning shots at vessels and the U.S. military seized an Iranian cargo ship.

The Latest: Iran threatens to respond after US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged cargo ship

The Latest: Iran threatens to respond after US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged cargo ship

President Donald Trump says the U.S. seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jump and stocks are mixed as the US-Iran standoff keeps the Strait of Hormuz in limbo

Oil prices jump and stocks are mixed as the US-Iran standoff keeps the Strait of Hormuz in limbo

Oil prices have climbed more than 5% while shares are mixed as a standoff between Iran and the U.S. prevents tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz

As US-Iran ceasefire deadline nears, uncertainty hangs over possible talks

As US-Iran ceasefire deadline nears, uncertainty hangs over possible talks

Last-minute ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran look uncertain as a two-week truce is set to expire and both sides say they’re prepared to resume fighting

The Latest: Trump says US Navy seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship

The Latest: Trump says US Navy seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship

President Donald Trump said the U.S. seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday