
Heating oil prices rise by more than £100 amid Middle East conflict
Global oil prices spike after Iran launched strikes across the Middle East in response to attacks by the US and Israel.
THURSDAY, 05 MARCH 2026, 11:45

Global oil prices spike after Iran launched strikes across the Middle East in response to attacks by the US and Israel.

P&R creates a tax reform calculator for households to see how proposals could affect them.

Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the Aberdeenshire brewery, the brand and 11 bars for £33m.

Millions of South Africans have moved across provincial borders over the years, but most are doing so looking for one thing — and hoping to find it in the economic heartland.

The US-Iran conflict will have a massive ripple effect on South Africa’s economy, with consumers bearing the brunt of higher fuel prices, inflation, and possible interest rate trouble.

The rand has taken a knock following the eruption of war between the United States/Israel and Iran, with trouble brewing for markets if the conflict escalates and expands.

The majority of flights to key Middle Eastern hubs have been cancelled for Monday as the conflict continues.

The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve the acquisition of South African insurer King Price and tech-based consultancy Porcupine Union without conditions.