Shipping lines say they have no choice but to pass on steep cost rises, as the Iran war sparks a fuel crisis that could last well into next year.

The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and International Energy Agency have warned that prolonged disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could…

IMF, IEA and World Bank warn of global fuel shortages this summer if Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues, threatening energy security and growth.

Shipping lines say they have no choice but to pass on steep cost rises, as the Iran war sparks a fuel crisis that could last well into next year.

The economic shock from the Iran war hit European factories last month, suppressing demand for their goods and pushing up raw material costs at the...