Energy prices rise despite Jones Act suspension by Trump
Shipping costs have increased by more than 10 percent in the past month due to the US-Israel war on Iran.

Shipping costs have increased by more than 10 percent in the past month due to the US-Israel war on Iran.







![US and Iranian delegations are set to meet in Islamabad for peace talks to end six weeks of war. Here’s what we know about who is attending, what is on the table, and what could derail the negotiations. Al Jazeera’s Abid Hussain explains from Islamabad. [Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-1775852351.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)

There needs to be a predictable and stable flow of cargo through the strait before markets can stabilise, experts say.
Washington and Tehran accuse each other of not honouring truce agreement.
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A forum of top economies in Europe and Americas says aid from members declined 23 percent as humanitarian needs grow.

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The conflict has driven up prices of oil, natural gas, damaged refineries and other energy infrastructure.

Conflict upends flow of critical raw materials for manufacturing, aviation and technology.

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Turkiye is a key regional energy hub due to its investments, location and oil reserves, the minister tells Al Jazeera.
The US-Israeli campaign has failed to achieve its goals. Iran has been badly hit, and the Gulf is paying the bill too.