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Last update: 11 hours agoHormuz Pressure Hits Everyday Costs: Oil prices edged up as investors weighed US-Iran peace talk hopes against Iran’s tightening grip on the Strait of Hormuz, with 160+ tankers still stuck and analysts warning crude could surge toward $200/bbl in worst cases—fuel this week’s inflation anxiety and higher grocery bills. Consumer Squeeze, Global: In the US, inflation re-accelerated (energy and groceries driving the jump), while in Malaysia the government raised unsubsidised Ron95/Ron97 and diesel prices from May 21. Travel & Retail Fallout: Airlines are feeling it too—easyJet posted a wider H1 loss, blaming higher fuel costs and slower summer bookings tied to Middle East uncertainty. Security & Scams: In India, scammers exploited LPG/gas fears with fake “bill update” alerts, triggering OTP fraud attempts. Regional Resilience: A PwC report says the UAE is holding up better than some neighbors thanks to alternative export routes, even as crude production near the strait declines. Tech & Products: Nothing launched its full smartphone and audio ecosystem in Kenya, signaling continued consumer-electronics expansion despite the war-driven cost backdrop.
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