Oil & Fuel Relief Watch: With optimism around a potential 60-day US-Iran ceasefire extension, Philippine diesel is projected to fall ₱6.50–₱7.50/l and gasoline ₱3.50–₱4.50/l ahead of June 1 adjustments, while broader markets also see easing crude pressure. Sanctions Tighten on Iran Trade: The US rolled out fresh sanctions targeting firms, vessels and individuals tied to Iran’s oil and petrochemical exports, plus curbs on a newly created Iranian shipping authority linked to Strait of Hormuz transit. Consumer Impact Research: ECB analysis warns euro zone households may be hit by a “double scar” as Iran-war energy shocks compound lingering Ukraine-era stress, pushing consumers to focus more on prices even when inflation is near target. Retail Pricing Pressure: A retailer CEO in Australia says businesses that raise prices in a high-inflation environment risk going broke as war-driven fuel costs squeeze budgets. Digital Payments in Saudi: Dinero Pay expanded payment infrastructure for Saudi merchants, adding support for mobile wallets and local BNPL options. MENA Consumer Health & Goods: Recce Pharmaceuticals signed a term sheet to distribute its R327 topical gel for diabetic foot infections across parts of MENA, while Egypt’s EV sales momentum continues to build. Trade & Fashion Diversification: Türkiye’s ready-to-wear exporters are shifting toward new markets as Europe demand softens, with Iraq highlighted as a standout.