The crisis has forced the cancellation of over 600 Middle East-bound flights from Bangladesh

Oil loading at the UAE's port of Fujairah was at least partly halted on Tuesday

Economists have warned that surging diesel prices could slow global economic activity

The advances pared some of the previous day's sharp losses that came after the head of the IEA said more stockpiles could be tapped if needed

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), which the Philippines currently chairs, will expedite the enforcement of an energy-sharing mechanism which will allow member states to support each other’s oil and gas needs during supply disruptions.

Oil prices jumped further above $100 Monday and Asian stocks mostly fell as the Iran war moved into a third week with both sides showing no sign of backing down and diplomats trying to ensure safe passage for tankers through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump’s top energy official said Sunday that Americans will have to endure the “short-term pain” of higher prices at the pump as US forces conduct their war against Iran.

President Donald Trump’s top energy official said Sunday that Americans will have to endure the “short-term pain” of higher prices at the pump as US forces conduct their war against Iran.

The dollar pulled back from 10-month peaks ​on Monday in a tentative start to a week that brings a slew of central bank meetings held under the shadow ‌of the US-Israel war on Iran.

The roadmap targets coordinated reforms across four key agencies

Asia is particularly at risk, with much of the region highly dependent on Gulf oil shipped via the Strait of Hormuz

The latest round of investigations "is extremely unilateral, arbitrary and discriminatory", it said

Brent crude futures climbed $1.27, or 1.2%, to $104.41 a barrel by 0400 GMT

Islami Bank has decided to postpone its earlier plan to onboard US-based B100 Holdings LLC as a strategic investor in mCash Ltd, a subsidiary formed to operate mobile financial services.

Some oil-loading operations have been suspended in the United Arab Emirates’ Fujairah port, a major global hub for refuelling ships as well as crude and ​fuel exports, after a drone attack and fire on Saturday.

Japan plans ​to start releasing oil from its stockpiles on Monday to soften the shock from the ‌US-Israeli war on Iran, a stark reminder of the oil crisis half a century ago that prompted Tokyo to create reserves.

Oil prices could extend gains at Monday’s open as the US-Israeli war against Iran entered a third week, putting oil infrastructure at risk and keeping the Strait of Hormuz shut in the world’s largest supply disruption.

The Bangladesh Bank has allowed Trust Bank to appoint more than one director from its sole sponsor shareholder, the Army Welfare Trust, exempting the lender from a provision in banking law.

The Fed will start its two-day meeting on Tuesday

The United States can provide “reliable” energy supplies to Asia-Pacific, US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Saturday, as the Middle East war cripples the region’s oil and gas flow.