African economies vulnerable as Gulf conflict chokes flow of fuel shipments

The squeeze is exposing how refinery closures and underinvestment have left much of the continent dependent on a single trade route.

Our View: State has no duty to bail out tourism sector

It did not take very long for the calls for state support for tourist businesses to start. The Hoteliers’ Association (Pasyxe) started complaining about a fall in bookings within a week of the start of the war on Iran, and on Monday a political party decided to submit proposals for the “support” of tourism. Disy […]

Social Security Fund breaches risk limit

Thailand’s 2.9-trillion Social Security Fund urgently needs to reform governance and diversify its investments, two ​of its executives say, after a recent selloff triggered by ‌the Middle East conflict raised a warning about massive loss risks.

US gasoline prices soar past $3.75 a gallon as Middle East war rages on - The Daily Star

US gasoline prices soar past $3.75 a gallon as Middle East war rages on  The Daily Star

Airlines put up ticket prices as Middle East conflict escalates

Airlines have begun raising ticket prices to cover the steep increase in fuel costs as a result of the escalating...

By Gordon Darroch

Government has no room to cushion fuel prices —Kwadwo Poku

Energy analyst Kwadwo Poku says the government currently has limited capacity to ease the burden of rising fuel prices, citing IMF restrictions and a significant revenue shortfall. Speaking on The AM Show, Mr Poku said while public frustration is understandable, the fiscal space required to intervene simply does not exist.

By Caleb Ahinakwah