en Business A daily update on the latest business and economic news. Live from Monday to Thursday at 9:15am and 6:45pm Paris time.

]]> https://s.france24.com/media/display/03099b82-db00-11ee-a53b-005056a90284/w:1400/p:1x1/EN-Economie-1-1.jpg Business https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/ https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/ France Médias Monde FRANCE 24 English episodic France Médias Monde podcast@francemm.com no A daily update on the latest business and economic news. Live from Monday to Thursday at 9:15am and 6:45pm Paris time.

]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:05:19 +0200 no https://apis.france24.com/products/get_product/f24_getpodcast_audio_by_nid?token_application=podtrac_f24&program.entrepriseId=WB5442702-F24-EN-20130826 One year on, what remains of Trump's tariffs? https://www.france24.com/en/one-year-on-what-remains-of-trump-s-tariffs It has been a year since US President Donald Trump introduced sweeping new tariffs, reshaping the global trade landscape. After 12 months of upheaval and uncertainty, what is left of the so-called “Liberation Day” duties? Also in the show, soaring oil prices are driving a surge in car-pooling services in France.

]]> It has been a year since US President Donald Trump introduced sweeping new tariffs, reshaping the global trade landscape. After 12 months of upheaval and uncertainty, what is left of the so-called “Liberation Day” duties? Also in the show, soaring oil prices are driving a surge in car-pooling services in France.

]]> FRANCE 24 English It has been a year since US President Donald Trump introduced sweeping new tariffs, reshaping the global trade landscape. After 12 months of upheaval and uncertainty, what is left of the so-called “Liberation Day” duties? Also in the show, soaring oil p… It has been a year since US President Donald Trump introduced sweeping new tariffs, reshaping the global trade landscape. After 12 months of upheaval and uncertainty, what is left of the so-called “Liberation Day” duties? Also in the show, soaring oil prices are driving a surge in car-pooling services in France. 00:05:44 e0ff7656-2ec7-11f1-94b2-910cb08a19d4 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:43:38 +0200 full no Donald Trump,tariffs,petrol Iran sets up 'tollbooth' in Strait of Hormuz for ships seeking safe passage https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20260402-iran-sets-up-tollbooth-in-strait-of-hormuz-for-ships-seeking-safe-passage Oil prices rose and stocks fell on Wednesday following US President Donald Trump’s speech in which he warned he would hit Iran “extremely hard” over the next two to three weeks. Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly begun collecting tolls from ships seeking safe passage through the Hormuz Strait. We’ll take a closer look at how this process is unfolding and whether it could be formalised. Also in this edition, SpaceX has filed for what could become the world’s largest ever Initial Public Offering.

]]> Oil prices rose and stocks fell on Wednesday following US President Donald Trump’s speech in which he warned he would hit Iran “extremely hard” over the next two to three weeks. Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly begun collecting tolls from ships seeking safe passage through the Hormuz Strait. We’ll take a closer look at how this process is unfolding and whether it could be formalised. Also in this edition, SpaceX has filed for what could become the world’s largest ever Initial Public Offering.

]]> FRANCE 24 English Oil prices rose and stocks fell on Wednesday following US President Donald Trump’s speech in which he warned he would hit Iran “extremely hard” over the next two to three weeks. Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly begun collecting tolls from ships seeking sa… Oil prices rose and stocks fell on Wednesday following US President Donald Trump’s speech in which he warned he would hit Iran “extremely hard” over the next two to three weeks. Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly begun collecting tolls from ships seeking safe passage through the Hormuz Strait. We’ll take a closer look at how this process is unfolding and whether it could be formalised. Also in this edition, SpaceX has filed for what could become the world’s largest ever Initial Public Offering. 00:06:09 7f41dcc0-2e67-11f1-afff-6f2f2d45da13 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:26:31 +0200 full no Strait of Hormuz,Iran war,shipping US fuel prices surge past $4 a gallon for first time since 2022 https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20260331-us-fuel-prices-surge-past-4-a-gallon The average price of regular gasoline in the United States has topped $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022, as the war in Iran continues to disrupt global energy supplies. Meanwhile, inflation in the eurozone rose to 2.5% in March, surpassing the European Central Bank’s target amid rising energy costs. And in Egypt, shops and restaurants are being forced to close early under government-imposed energy-saving measures introduced in response to surging fuel prices.

]]> The average price of regular gasoline in the United States has topped $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022, as the war in Iran continues to disrupt global energy supplies. Meanwhile, inflation in the eurozone rose to 2.5% in March, surpassing the European Central Bank’s target amid rising energy costs. And in Egypt, shops and restaurants are being forced to close early under government-imposed energy-saving measures introduced in response to surging fuel prices.

]]> FRANCE 24 English The average price of regular gasoline in the United States has topped $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022, as the war in Iran continues to disrupt global energy supplies. Meanwhile, inflation in the eurozone rose to 2.5% in March, surpassing the E… The average price of regular gasoline in the United States has topped $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022, as the war in Iran continues to disrupt global energy supplies. Meanwhile, inflation in the eurozone rose to 2.5% in March, surpassing the European Central Bank’s target amid rising energy costs. And in Egypt, shops and restaurants are being forced to close early under government-imposed energy-saving measures introduced in response to surging fuel prices. 00:05:34 1f288078-2d45-11f1-b883-efa61116fec9 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:04:22 +0200 full no Iran war,USA,energy security,Fossil fuels,petrol,inflation Crude prices whipsaw on mixed signals from Iran war https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20260331-crude-prices-whipsaw-on-mixed-signals-from-iran-war Oil prices searched for direction on Tuesday amid conflicting events related to the Iran war. While US President Donald Trump's threats that the US would obliterate Iranian energy infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed led to an increase in prices, a later report saying Trump is seeking an end to the war brought them down. Also in this edition: inflation in France ticks up because of higher energy prices and Australia threatens legal action against social media giants.

]]> Oil prices searched for direction on Tuesday amid conflicting events related to the Iran war. While US President Donald Trump's threats that the US would obliterate Iranian energy infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed led to an increase in prices, a later report saying Trump is seeking an end to the war brought them down. Also in this edition: inflation in France ticks up because of higher energy prices and Australia threatens legal action against social media giants.

]]> FRANCE 24 English Oil prices searched for direction on Tuesday amid conflicting events related to the Iran war. While US President Donald Trump's threats that the US would obliterate Iranian energy infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed led to an increase… Oil prices searched for direction on Tuesday amid conflicting events related to the Iran war. While US President Donald Trump's threats that the US would obliterate Iranian energy infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed led to an increase in prices, a later report saying Trump is seeking an end to the war brought them down. Also in this edition: inflation in France ticks up because of higher energy prices and Australia threatens legal action against social media giants. 00:05:22 d89f892c-2cd5-11f1-a802-df3fe3cd1aed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:59:28 +0200 full no Oil and gas industry,Iran war,Donald Trump,Strait of Hormuz Houthi attacks stoke fears of more shipping disruption https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20260330-houthi-attacks-stoke-fears-of-more-shipping-disruption Global oil prices have continued to surge after Yemen's Houthi rebels entered the Middle East war, launching attacks on Israeli targets. The Iran-allied militants had previously attacked commercial ships passing through Bab-el-Mandeb, a maritime chokepoint between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, during Israel's war with Hamas. The weekend events have stoked fears of wider disruption to the global energy and goods trade as the strait is crucial for shipping between Europe and Asia via the Suez Canal. 

]]> Global oil prices have continued to surge after Yemen's Houthi rebels entered the Middle East war, launching attacks on Israeli targets. The Iran-allied militants had previously attacked commercial ships passing through Bab-el-Mandeb, a maritime chokepoint between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, during Israel's war with Hamas. The weekend events have stoked fears of wider disruption to the global energy and goods trade as the strait is crucial for shipping between Europe and Asia via the Suez Canal. 

]]> FRANCE 24 English Global oil prices have continued to surge after Yemen's Houthi rebels entered the Middle East war, launching attacks on Israeli targets. The Iran-allied militants had previously attacked commercial ships passing through Bab-el-Mandeb, a maritime chokepo… Global oil prices have continued to surge after Yemen's Houthi rebels entered the Middle East war, launching attacks on Israeli targets. The Iran-allied militants had previously attacked commercial ships passing through Bab-el-Mandeb, a maritime chokepoint between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, during Israel's war with Hamas. The weekend events have stoked fears of wider disruption to the global energy and goods trade as the strait is crucial for shipping between Europe and Asia via the Suez Canal.  00:05:19 f16a721e-2c7b-11f1-8336-e5c73e41da0a Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:03:45 +0200 full no Iran war,Strait of Hormuz,Houthi rebels,Yemen,energy security,Trade,shipping,Oil and gas industry Oil rises, stocks fall as Iran war enters fifth week and further escalation looms https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20260330-oil-rises-stocks-fall-as-iran-war-enters-fifth-week-and-further-escalation-looms Oil surged over $115 a barrel this Monday as the war in Iran entered its fifth week. Houthi strikes on Israel have raised concerns that shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb strait could be disrupted, adding to the supply pressure already created by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Also in this edition, we see how the conflict in the Middle East is affecting a wide range of businesses, including used car dealers in Japan and South Korea.

]]> Oil surged over $115 a barrel this Monday as the war in Iran entered its fifth week. Houthi strikes on Israel have raised concerns that shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb strait could be disrupted, adding to the supply pressure already created by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Also in this edition, we see how the conflict in the Middle East is affecting a wide range of businesses, including used car dealers in Japan and South Korea.

]]> FRANCE 24 English Oil surged over $115 a barrel this Monday as the war in Iran entered its fifth week. Houthi strikes on Israel have raised concerns that shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb strait could be disrupted, adding to the supply pressure already created by the ef… Oil surged over $115 a barrel this Monday as the war in Iran entered its fifth week. Houthi strikes on Israel have raised concerns that shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb strait could be disrupted, adding to the supply pressure already created by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Also in this edition, we see how the conflict in the Middle East is affecting a wide range of businesses, including used car dealers in Japan and South Korea. 00:05:37 e0edff34-2c0b-11f1-acc6-25830beccf95 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:06:43 +0200 full no Oil and gas industry,Iran war,Houthi rebels Iran war is starting to disrupt global value chains https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20260326-iran-war-is-starting-to-disrupt-global-value-chains Concern that the Iran war could plunge the world into stagflation is rising as hostilities in the Middle East continue with no end in sight. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)'s chief economist Beata Javorcik tells FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer that while the world is not yet seeing high stagflation risks, everything depends on how long the conflict will last. Ongoing high energy prices will lead to higher inflation, which will in turn hurt growth. 

]]> Concern that the Iran war could plunge the world into stagflation is rising as hostilities in the Middle East continue with no end in sight. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)'s chief economist Beata Javorcik tells FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer that while the world is not yet seeing high stagflation risks, everything depends on how long the conflict will last. Ongoing high energy prices will lead to higher inflation, which will in turn hurt growth. 

]]> FRANCE 24 English Concern that the Iran war could plunge the world into stagflation is rising as hostilities in the Middle East continue with no end in sight. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)'s chief economist Beata Javorcik tells FRANCE 24's Y… Concern that the Iran war could plunge the world into stagflation is rising as hostilities in the Middle East continue with no end in sight. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)'s chief economist Beata Javorcik tells FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer that while the world is not yet seeing high stagflation risks, everything depends on how long the conflict will last. Ongoing high energy prices will lead to higher inflation, which will in turn hurt growth.  00:09:47 70573508-2961-11f1-91a6-1563bd03234e Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:16:28 +0100 full no Iran war,Strait of Hormuz,energy security,Oil and gas industry,Economic growth,inflation SpaceX reportedly set to launch IPO valuing firm at $1.75 trillion https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20260326-spacex-reportedly-set-to-launch-ipo-valuing-firm-at-1-75-trillion Elon Musk's profitable rocket and satellite internet company SpaceX is reportedly preparing to raise $75 billion on public equity markets as its subsidiary xAI burns cash. But first: a pair of US court verdicts against social media giants could signal the sector's Big Tobacco moment, and France's finance minister convenes G7 officials to address the economic fallout from the Iran war. 

]]> Elon Musk's profitable rocket and satellite internet company SpaceX is reportedly preparing to raise $75 billion on public equity markets as its subsidiary xAI burns cash. But first: a pair of US court verdicts against social media giants could signal the sector's Big Tobacco moment, and France's finance minister convenes G7 officials to address the economic fallout from the Iran war. 

]]> FRANCE 24 English Elon Musk's profitable rocket and satellite internet company SpaceX is reportedly preparing to raise $75 billion on public equity markets as its subsidiary xAI burns cash. But first: a pair of US court verdicts against social media giants could signal t… Elon Musk's profitable rocket and satellite internet company SpaceX is reportedly preparing to raise $75 billion on public equity markets as its subsidiary xAI burns cash. But first: a pair of US court verdicts against social media giants could signal the sector's Big Tobacco moment, and France's finance minister convenes G7 officials to address the economic fallout from the Iran war.  00:05:30 14d16eb2-28f1-11f1-bbc5-1dc3ed74ef3c Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:05:22 +0100 full no SpaceX,Elon Musk,Space France confirms oil crisis, says 30-40 percent of Gulf energy infrastructure destroyed https://www.france24.com/en/france-confirms-oil-crisis-says-30-40-gulf-energy-infrastructure-destroyed France's Finance Minister Roland Lescure revealed on Wednesday that between 30 and 40 per cent of Gulf refining capacity has been damaged or destroyed by Iran's retaliatory strikes, leaving a shortage of 11 million barrels a day on global oil markets. Lescure warned it could take up to three years to restore damaged facilities, and several months to restart those that were urgently shut down.

Meanwhile, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has travelled to Algeria for emergency energy talks, seeking to secure increased gas deliveries to Italy as the country scrambles to replace lost LNG supplies from Qatar.

With fossil fuel supplies under severe strain, both the UK and Germany signalled on Wednesday that the energy crisis is accelerating their green transitions.

This comes as European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde assured the continent that the ECB has several options for dealing with the inflation shock triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran, and vowed that policymakers would not be "paralysed by hesitation".

]]> France's Finance Minister Roland Lescure revealed on Wednesday that between 30 and 40 per cent of Gulf refining capacity has been damaged or destroyed by Iran's retaliatory strikes, leaving a shortage of 11 million barrels a day on global oil markets. Lescure warned it could take up to three years to restore damaged facilities, and several months to restart those that were urgently shut down.

Meanwhile, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has travelled to Algeria for emergency energy talks, seeking to secure increased gas deliveries to Italy as the country scrambles to replace lost LNG supplies from Qatar.

With fossil fuel supplies under severe strain, both the UK and Germany signalled on Wednesday that the energy crisis is accelerating their green transitions.

This comes as European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde assured the continent that the ECB has several options for dealing with the inflation shock triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran, and vowed that policymakers would not be "paralysed by hesitation".

]]> FRANCE 24 English France's Finance Minister Roland Lescure revealed on Wednesday that between 30 and 40 per cent of Gulf refining capacity has been damaged or destroyed by Iran's retaliatory strikes, leaving a shortage of 11 million barrels a day on global oil markets. L… France's Finance Minister Roland Lescure revealed on Wednesday that between 30 and 40 per cent of Gulf refining capacity has been damaged or destroyed by Iran's retaliatory strikes, leaving a shortage of 11 million barrels a day on global oil markets. Lescure warned it could take up to three years to restore damaged facilities, and several months to restart those that were urgently shut down. 00:05:18 0d3f2b48-2893-11f1-a9d4-cf48e0385ae7 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:10:52 +0100 full no Iran war,inflation,energy,Oil and gas industry Oil supply shock hardens energy transition resolve – for some https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20260325-oil-supply-shock-hardens-energy-transition-resolve-%E2%80%93-for-some The energy crisis over the Iran war has left some countries glad they've added more renewables, while others are doubling down on fossil fuels. But first: oil prices fall on hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East, while suspicions swirl over potential insider trading on Trump administration policies.

]]> The energy crisis over the Iran war has left some countries glad they've added more renewables, while others are doubling down on fossil fuels. But first: oil prices fall on hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East, while suspicions swirl over potential insider trading on Trump administration policies.

]]> FRANCE 24 English The energy crisis over the Iran war has left some countries glad they've added more renewables, while others are doubling down on fossil fuels. But first: oil prices fall on hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East, while suspicions swirl over potenti… The energy crisis over the Iran war has left some countries glad they've added more renewables, while others are doubling down on fossil fuels. But first: oil prices fall on hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East, while suspicions swirl over potential insider trading on Trump administration policies. 00:07:50 9b195460-2849-11f1-8588-31908ce3307d Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:26:11 +0100 full no Iran,Oil and gas industry,China,Iran war,Renewable energy Iran war pushes plastic packaging costs higher https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20260324-iran-war-pushes-plastic-packaging-costs-higher Oil prices rose again on Tuesday, a day after a sharp decline, amid confusion over which way the Iran war is going. Brent crude settled well above $100 a barrel. Meanwhile, rising energy costs stemming from the conflict are causing the cost of plastic packaging to skyrocket, which in turn will make everything on supermarket shelves more expensive. But first: the EU and Australia have sealed a landmark free trade agreement that will eliminate tariffs on most goods. 

]]> Oil prices rose again on Tuesday, a day after a sharp decline, amid confusion over which way the Iran war is going. Brent crude settled well above $100 a barrel. Meanwhile, rising energy costs stemming from the conflict are causing the cost of plastic packaging to skyrocket, which in turn will make everything on supermarket shelves more expensive. But first: the EU and Australia have sealed a landmark free trade agreement that will eliminate tariffs on most goods. 

]]> FRANCE 24 English Oil prices rose again on Tuesday, a day after a sharp decline, amid confusion over which way the Iran war is going. Brent crude settled well above $100 a barrel. Meanwhile, rising energy costs stemming from the conflict are causing the cost of plastic p… Oil prices rose again on Tuesday, a day after a sharp decline, amid confusion over which way the Iran war is going. Brent crude settled well above $100 a barrel. Meanwhile, rising energy costs stemming from the conflict are causing the cost of plastic packaging to skyrocket, which in turn will make everything on supermarket shelves more expensive. But first: the EU and Australia have sealed a landmark free trade agreement that will eliminate tariffs on most goods.  00:07:24 5c421f22-27c9-11f1-8426-53a86139b754 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:40:35 +0100 full no Iran,energy,Oil and gas industry,plastics,Iran war,inflation EU, Australia seal free trade deal eight years in the making https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20260324-eu-australia-seal-free-trade-deal-eight-years-in-the-making The EU and Australia have signed a sweeping free trade agreement that will eliminate tariffs on nearly all trade between them as global economies seek to hedge against chaotic US tariff policies. Also in this edition: crude oil prices rise again as traders remain sceptical of signals that Washington is trying to de-escalate its war with Iran.  

]]> The EU and Australia have signed a sweeping free trade agreement that will eliminate tariffs on nearly all trade between them as global economies seek to hedge against chaotic US tariff policies. Also in this edition: crude oil prices rise again as traders remain sceptical of signals that Washington is trying to de-escalate its war with Iran.  

]]> FRANCE 24 English The EU and Australia have signed a sweeping free trade agreement that will eliminate tariffs on nearly all trade between them as global economies seek to hedge against chaotic US tariff policies. Also in this edition: crude oil prices rise again as trad… The EU and Australia have signed a sweeping free trade agreement that will eliminate tariffs on nearly all trade between them as global economies seek to hedge against chaotic US tariff policies. Also in this edition: crude oil prices rise again as traders remain sceptical of signals that Washington is trying to de-escalate its war with Iran.   00:04:51 6a22441a-275f-11f1-ad40-d59d9ec25e1a Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:44:48 +0100 full no European Union,Australia,Trade Oil plunges, stocks surge on Trump's Iran reprieve https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20260323-oil-plunges-stocks-surge-on-trump-s-iran-reprieve Global crude oil prices fell about 10 percent and Wall Street stocks rallied after Donald Trump said he was holding off military strikes on Iran's power plants. The US president made the announcement following what he called "constructive talks" with Tehran, despite Iran denying it was negotiating a deal. Meanwhile, France is looking at the possibility of increasing the country's refining capacity to cushion the impact of higher petrol prices on consumers, but is stopping short of cutting fuel taxes. 

]]> Global crude oil prices fell about 10 percent and Wall Street stocks rallied after Donald Trump said he was holding off military strikes on Iran's power plants. The US president made the announcement following what he called "constructive talks" with Tehran, despite Iran denying it was negotiating a deal. Meanwhile, France is looking at the possibility of increasing the country's refining capacity to cushion the impact of higher petrol prices on consumers, but is stopping short of cutting fuel taxes. 

]]> FRANCE 24 English Global crude oil prices fell about 10 percent and Wall Street stocks rallied after Donald Trump said he was holding off military strikes on Iran's power plants. The US president made the announcement following what he called "constructive talks" with Te… Global crude oil prices fell about 10 percent and Wall Street stocks rallied after Donald Trump said he was holding off military strikes on Iran's power plants. The US president made the announcement following what he called "constructive talks" with Tehran, despite Iran denying it was negotiating a deal. Meanwhile, France is looking at the possibility of increasing the country's refining capacity to cushion the impact of higher petrol prices on consumers, but is stopping short of cutting fuel taxes.  00:06:44 2c31e9da-2700-11f1-a3ec-b95e0d0b3780 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:35:10 +0100 full no Iran war,Donald Trump,Stock markets,energy security,Oil and gas industry,energy,Iran Gas prices soar as energy infrastructure is attacked in the Gulf https://www.france24.com/en/gas-prices-soar-as-energy-infrastructure-is-attacked-in-gulf Natural gas prices soared as attacks intensified on energy infrastructure in the Middle East. The Ras Laffan plant in Qatar has sustained "significant damage", according to its operators, which could take years to fully repair. That will have a significant impact on global supplies, because the facility produces around a fifth of the world's LNG (liquefied natural gas). Also in the show: the World Trade Organization warns a trade slowdown could lead to mounting food insecurity.  

]]> Natural gas prices soared as attacks intensified on energy infrastructure in the Middle East. The Ras Laffan plant in Qatar has sustained "significant damage", according to its operators, which could take years to fully repair. That will have a significant impact on global supplies, because the facility produces around a fifth of the world's LNG (liquefied natural gas). Also in the show: the World Trade Organization warns a trade slowdown could lead to mounting food insecurity.  

]]> FRANCE 24 English Natural gas prices soared as attacks intensified on energy infrastructure in the Middle East. The Ras Laffan plant in Qatar has sustained "significant damage", according to its operators, which could take years to fully repair. That will have a signific… Natural gas prices soared as attacks intensified on energy infrastructure in the Middle East. The Ras Laffan plant in Qatar has sustained "significant damage", according to its operators, which could take years to fully repair. That will have a significant impact on global supplies, because the facility produces around a fifth of the world's LNG (liquefied natural gas). Also in the show: the World Trade Organization warns a trade slowdown could lead to mounting food insecurity.   00:05:41 eabf6800-23d6-11f1-866f-0111844a6b5d Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:39:21 +0100 full no Natural gas,Qatar,Iran war,energy Central banks confront spectre of inflation as Iran war escalates https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20260319-central-banks-confront-spectre-of-inflation-as-iran-war-escalates Strikes on the natural gas production facilities of Iran and Qatar have sent energy prices soaring, with central bankers around the world struggling to set monetary policy amid a highly uncertain inflationary outlook. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: the French shipbuilding industry welcomes the start of construction of the country's next nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

]]> Strikes on the natural gas production facilities of Iran and Qatar have sent energy prices soaring, with central bankers around the world struggling to set monetary policy amid a highly uncertain inflationary outlook. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: the French shipbuilding industry welcomes the start of construction of the country's next nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

]]> FRANCE 24 English Strikes on the natural gas production facilities of Iran and Qatar have sent energy prices soaring, with central bankers around the world struggling to set monetary policy amid a highly uncertain inflationary outlook. We take a closer look. Also in this… Strikes on the natural gas production facilities of Iran and Qatar have sent energy prices soaring, with central bankers around the world struggling to set monetary policy amid a highly uncertain inflationary outlook. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: the French shipbuilding industry welcomes the start of construction of the country's next nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. 00:05:27 1f5e2434-2373-11f1-8d84-af42f7aca51b Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:45:59 +0100 full no interest rates,Iran war,Federal Reserve,energy US seeks to curb soaring petrol prices https://www.france24.com/en/us-seeks-to-curb-soaring-petrol-prices The Trump administration is taking steps to curb rising energy costs, as it continues to wage war in the Middle East. The US is easing sanctions on Venezuela, and suspending a century-old shipping law, in an effort to get more oil supplies into the global market. Meanwhile, oil prices continue to rise, with crude topping $109 per barrel, as Gulf energy infrastructure is targeted by strikes. Also in the show: the UN's maritime agency seeks safe passage for sailors trapped by the conflict. 

]]> The Trump administration is taking steps to curb rising energy costs, as it continues to wage war in the Middle East. The US is easing sanctions on Venezuela, and suspending a century-old shipping law, in an effort to get more oil supplies into the global market. Meanwhile, oil prices continue to rise, with crude topping $109 per barrel, as Gulf energy infrastructure is targeted by strikes. Also in the show: the UN's maritime agency seeks safe passage for sailors trapped by the conflict. 

]]> FRANCE 24 English The Trump administration is taking steps to curb rising energy costs, as it continues to wage war in the Middle East. The US is easing sanctions on Venezuela, and suspending a century-old shipping law, in an effort to get more oil supplies into the glob… The Trump administration is taking steps to curb rising energy costs, as it continues to wage war in the Middle East. The US is easing sanctions on Venezuela, and suspending a century-old shipping law, in an effort to get more oil supplies into the global market. Meanwhile, oil prices continue to rise, with crude topping $109 per barrel, as Gulf energy infrastructure is targeted by strikes. Also in the show: the UN's maritime agency seeks safe passage for sailors trapped by the conflict.  00:07:45 db10e508-2301-11f1-88fe-bda9cf165bf2 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:57:42 +0100 full no Iran war,Oil and gas industry,petrol,energy BTS fever grips Seoul as boy band return after four-year hiatus https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20260318-bts-fever-grips-seoul-as-boy-band-return-after-four-year-hiatus The long-awaited return to the stage of K-pop sensation BTS is set to boost South Korea's tourism and consumer economy. Our regional correspondents report. But first: the war in Iran upends the spring travel season for airlines and passengers alike, and investors await the latest rate call from the US Federal Reserve.

]]> The long-awaited return to the stage of K-pop sensation BTS is set to boost South Korea's tourism and consumer economy. Our regional correspondents report. But first: the war in Iran upends the spring travel season for airlines and passengers alike, and investors await the latest rate call from the US Federal Reserve.

]]> FRANCE 24 English The long-awaited return to the stage of K-pop sensation BTS is set to boost South Korea's tourism and consumer economy. Our regional correspondents report. But first: the war in Iran upends the spring travel season for airlines and passengers alike, and… The long-awaited return to the stage of K-pop sensation BTS is set to boost South Korea's tourism and consumer economy. Our regional correspondents report. But first: the war in Iran upends the spring travel season for airlines and passengers alike, and investors await the latest rate call from the US Federal Reserve. 00:05:59 da95247e-22af-11f1-a811-e78ff906c7f8 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:01:36 +0100 full no K-pop,Seoul,Netflix,South Korea Indian tankers carrying LPG arrive at port after safe passage through Strait of Hormuz https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20260317-indian-tankers-carrying-lpg-arrive-at-port-after-safe-passage-through-strait-of-hormuz Two Indian-flagged tankers together carrying over 92,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas have arrived at ports in Gujarat state after safely passing through the Strait of Hormuz. New Delhi has been negotiating with Iran, but the government denies discussing the possible release of Iranian tankers it seized in February as part of the bargain. Meanwhile, global crude prices jumped again amid new Iranian attacks on the UAE. 

]]> Two Indian-flagged tankers together carrying over 92,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas have arrived at ports in Gujarat state after safely passing through the Strait of Hormuz. New Delhi has been negotiating with Iran, but the government denies discussing the possible release of Iranian tankers it seized in February as part of the bargain. Meanwhile, global crude prices jumped again amid new Iranian attacks on the UAE. 

]]> FRANCE 24 English Two Indian-flagged tankers together carrying over 92,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas have arrived at ports in Gujarat state after safely passing through the Strait of Hormuz. New Delhi has been negotiating with Iran, but the government deni… Two Indian-flagged tankers together carrying over 92,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas have arrived at ports in Gujarat state after safely passing through the Strait of Hormuz. New Delhi has been negotiating with Iran, but the government denies discussing the possible release of Iranian tankers it seized in February as part of the bargain. Meanwhile, global crude prices jumped again amid new Iranian attacks on the UAE.  00:06:53 bf7d7342-222f-11f1-a110-a5e66a23f878 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:43:34 +0100 full no Strait of Hormuz,Iran war,Iran,India,energy,energy security,Oil and gas industry Gulf states seek to bypass Strait of Hormuz for oil exports via pipelines https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20260317-gulf-states-seek-to-bypass-strait-of-hormuz-for-oil-exports-via-pipelines Iran sends drones to attack the UAE port of Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman, raising the stakes as Gulf states send their blocked crude through pipelines away from the contested Strait of Hormuz. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: central banks face a dilemma as high oil prices threaten to both rekindle inflation and slow global growth.

]]> Iran sends drones to attack the UAE port of Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman, raising the stakes as Gulf states send their blocked crude through pipelines away from the contested Strait of Hormuz. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: central banks face a dilemma as high oil prices threaten to both rekindle inflation and slow global growth.

]]> FRANCE 24 English Iran sends drones to attack the UAE port of Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman, raising the stakes as Gulf states send their blocked crude through pipelines away from the contested Strait of Hormuz. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: central banks f… Iran sends drones to attack the UAE port of Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman, raising the stakes as Gulf states send their blocked crude through pipelines away from the contested Strait of Hormuz. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: central banks face a dilemma as high oil prices threaten to both rekindle inflation and slow global growth. 00:03:35 ac199158-21e1-11f1-ac8b-4f4b9f24578e Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:43 +0100 full no Oil and gas industry,pipelines,Iran,Strait of Hormuz,Iran war Oil eases amid signs Iran is allowing some tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20260316-oil-eases-amid-signs-iran-is-allowing-some-tankers-pass-through-strait-of-hormuz Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday after a Pakistan-bound oil tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz with its transponder on. The decline came even as countries have so far rebuffed Donald Trump's request to send warships to escort vessels through the waterway. Meanwhile, the International Energy Agency said its members could unlock more oil from their strategic reserves after agreeing to jointly release a record 400 million barrels from their emergency stockpiles. 

]]> Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday after a Pakistan-bound oil tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz with its transponder on. The decline came even as countries have so far rebuffed Donald Trump's request to send warships to escort vessels through the waterway. Meanwhile, the International Energy Agency said its members could unlock more oil from their strategic reserves after agreeing to jointly release a record 400 million barrels from their emergency stockpiles. 

]]> FRANCE 24 English Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday after a Pakistan-bound oil tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz with its transponder on. The decline came even as countries have so far rebuffed Donald Trump's request to send warships to escort vessels thr… Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday after a Pakistan-bound oil tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz with its transponder on. The decline came even as countries have so far rebuffed Donald Trump's request to send warships to escort vessels through the waterway. Meanwhile, the International Energy Agency said its members could unlock more oil from their strategic reserves after agreeing to jointly release a record 400 million barrels from their emergency stockpiles.  00:05:56 5b4eb708-2182-11f1-9f69-a1f4d1ded2eb Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:57:58 +0100 full no Iran war,Iran,Strait of Hormuz,Oil and gas industry,energy,shipping India faces dilemma as energy crisis bites amid US trade deal negotiations https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20260316-india-faces-dilemma-as-energy-crisis-bites-amid-us-trade-deal-negotiations New Delhi walks a policy tightrope, with public anger mounting over shortages of cooking gas as the US demands support for its war on Iran. Also in this edition: China's economy turns in stronger than expected figures, and oil prices continue to rise as Washington threatens to strike Iran's oil export infrastructure.

]]> New Delhi walks a policy tightrope, with public anger mounting over shortages of cooking gas as the US demands support for its war on Iran. Also in this edition: China's economy turns in stronger than expected figures, and oil prices continue to rise as Washington threatens to strike Iran's oil export infrastructure.

]]> FRANCE 24 English New Delhi walks a policy tightrope, with public anger mounting over shortages of cooking gas as the US demands support for its war on Iran. Also in this edition: China's economy turns in stronger than expected figures, and oil prices continue to rise as… New Delhi walks a policy tightrope, with public anger mounting over shortages of cooking gas as the US demands support for its war on Iran. Also in this edition: China's economy turns in stronger than expected figures, and oil prices continue to rise as Washington threatens to strike Iran's oil export infrastructure. 00:05:06 2a911c6c-2116-11f1-a88d-bb0f5ab8a21c Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:14:11 +0100 full no India,Iran,Iran war,energy Oil prices top $100 as markets brace for prolonged Iran conflict https://www.france24.com/en/oil-prices-top-100-as-market-braces-for-long-conflict Brent crude has once again topped $100 a barrel as energy markets brace for the Iran conflict to drag on. US President Donald Trump says he is less concerned about high oil prices than about stopping Iran, while his energy secretary has confirmed the military cannot yet escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Also, Indian households and businesses are facing high prices and shortages of cooking fuel, linked to disruptions in the Gulf.

]]> Brent crude has once again topped $100 a barrel as energy markets brace for the Iran conflict to drag on. US President Donald Trump says he is less concerned about high oil prices than about stopping Iran, while his energy secretary has confirmed the military cannot yet escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Also, Indian households and businesses are facing high prices and shortages of cooking fuel, linked to disruptions in the Gulf.

]]> FRANCE 24 English Brent crude has once again topped $100 a barrel as energy markets brace for the Iran conflict to drag on. US President Donald Trump says he is less concerned about high oil prices than about stopping Iran, while his energy secretary has confirmed the mi… Brent crude has once again topped $100 a barrel as energy markets brace for the Iran conflict to drag on. US President Donald Trump says he is less concerned about high oil prices than about stopping Iran, while his energy secretary has confirmed the military cannot yet escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Also, Indian households and businesses are facing high prices and shortages of cooking fuel, linked to disruptions in the Gulf. 00:04:54 a6b01a78-1e4b-11f1-80e6-6976985871f8 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:54:27 +0100 full no Oil and gas industry,Iran war,India Oil markets swing on stockpile release and Hormuz Strait mine reports https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20260311-oil-markets-swing-on-stockpile-release-and-hormuz-strait-mine-reports Oil markets fell and picked up again on Wednesday, as the International Energy Agency reportedly considers its largest-ever release of emergency crude stockpiles to stabilise global markets, while Iran is said to have laid naval mines in the Hormuz Strait. In this edition, we look at how the latest developments in the ongoing Middle East war are affecting markets.

]]> Oil markets fell and picked up again on Wednesday, as the International Energy Agency reportedly considers its largest-ever release of emergency crude stockpiles to stabilise global markets, while Iran is said to have laid naval mines in the Hormuz Strait. In this edition, we look at how the latest developments in the ongoing Middle East war are affecting markets.

]]> FRANCE 24 English Oil markets fell and picked up again on Wednesday, as the International Energy Agency reportedly considers its largest-ever release of emergency crude stockpiles to stabilise global markets, while Iran is said to have laid naval mines in the Hormuz Stra… Oil markets fell and picked up again on Wednesday, as the International Energy Agency reportedly considers its largest-ever release of emergency crude stockpiles to stabilise global markets, while Iran is said to have laid naval mines in the Hormuz Strait. In this edition, we look at how the latest developments in the ongoing Middle East war are affecting markets. 00:05:57 c00bd6cc-1d26-11f1-b2bd-a74d635463c3 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:21:33 +0100 full no Oil and gas industry,Strait of Hormuz,Stock markets EU chief says turning away from nuclear energy was a 'strategic mistake' https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20260310-eu-chief-says-turning-away-from-nuclear-energy-was-a-strategic-mistake As the Iran war continues to disrupt oil supplies from the Middle East, Paris has hosted a summit aimed at boosting the use of civilian nuclear energy. Announcing a plan to provide a €200 million guarantee for investment in innovative nuclear technologies, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said it had been a strategic mistake for the continent to reduce the share of nuclear power in its energy mix.

]]> As the Iran war continues to disrupt oil supplies from the Middle East, Paris has hosted a summit aimed at boosting the use of civilian nuclear energy. Announcing a plan to provide a €200 million guarantee for investment in innovative nuclear technologies, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said it had been a strategic mistake for the continent to reduce the share of nuclear power in its energy mix.

]]> FRANCE 24 English As the Iran war continues to disrupt oil supplies from the Middle East, Paris has hosted a summit aimed at boosting the use of civilian nuclear energy. Announcing a plan to provide a €200 million guarantee for investment in innovative nuclear technologi… As the Iran war continues to disrupt oil supplies from the Middle East, Paris has hosted a summit aimed at boosting the use of civilian nuclear energy. Announcing a plan to provide a €200 million guarantee for investment in innovative nuclear technologies, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said it had been a strategic mistake for the continent to reduce the share of nuclear power in its energy mix. 00:07:11 151c83f6-1ccc-11f1-81d4-73d9b78636ba Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:57:06 +0100 full no European Union,Ursula von der Leyen,energy security,nuclear energy,Iran war,Oil and gas industry,Fukushima