All Energy prices articles
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NewsFarmers threaten protests in two weeks without government action
Farmers For Action this week threatened the government with mass farming protests if there was no movement on tax or fuel
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NewsEaster boosts food sales despite ‘lowest since 2023’ consumer confidence
Shoppers splashed out to celebrate seasonal events like Eid, Easter and Mother’s Day, however heightened fears over the Iran war will hamper retail sales, according to the latest BRC-KPMG retail monitor
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NewsOil tops $100 again as ceasefire talks collapse
Oil prices have rebounded to over $100, after ceasefire talks between Iran and the US collapsed shortly after they had started
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NewsLib Dems call for action on food prices in wake of ‘Trump’s idiotic war’
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said the government needed to ‘take urgent action’ to protect consumers against a wave of food price rises heading their way in autumn
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Comment & OpinionDemands for more oil are crude. Renewable energy will protect our food system
Some commentators have advocated intensifying oil production to protect food supplies. This is profoundly misguided, says Dan Crossley, executive director at the Food Ethics Council
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Comment & OpinionWill the Iran-US ceasefire help to bring down soaring prices?
The jury is out on what the ceasefire will mean for global fuel, oil, and food & drink prices”
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NewsForecourt staff face spike in abuse as pump prices rise
Bristol, Newcastle and Leeds saw the highest increases in incidents
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Princes’ price hikes open the doors to a flood of CPIs?
Last week, Princes informed retailers of a 5% price hike across its range. Other manufacturers will be watching closely how the move plays out
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Comment & OpinionFood inflation: instead of berating industry, Rachel Reeves needs to help
Despite what you may have read, the price of Easter eggs is coming down
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Analysis & FeaturesHow does forecourt fuel market work and why do pump prices vary so much?
Fuel has shot up at the pumps since the Middle East conflict, and prices can vary hugely. So how are they set? And to what extent are forecourts profiteering?
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NewsGlasshouse growers call for urgent help as higher energy bills come in
Higher electricity standing charges took effect this week, meaning growers are facing millions of pounds of additional costs
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NewsSupermarket bosses demand ‘bonfire’ of legislation in war crisis talks
CEOs and other top brass from most of the major supermarkets met Chancellor Rachel Reeves and senior officials in Downing Street yesterday to discuss the response to the crisis
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NewsSupermarkets poised to win fuel spend as drivers become more price‑conscious
Lumina Intelligence revealed 49% of motorists chose supermarkets as their preferred forecourt
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NewsIran war sparks fears of food redistribution ‘crisis’
Leading charities told The Grocer that the redistribution sector was staring at a ‘cliff-edge’
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NewsDistress risk at retailers high even before start of Iran war
The sector remains the most distressed in Europe, with levels of default risk in the first quarter of 2026 significantly higher than a year ago and its highest level since the global financial crisis, the latest Weil European Distress Index revealed
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Analysis & FeaturesHow will a fuel crisis play out in food & drink supply chains?
As the conflict in the Middle East rages on and the Strait of Hormuz remains shut, fuel prices are soaring. Can food & drink handle the impact?
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NewsEnsus gets £100m government bailout to restart CO2 gas production
The move was designed to ‘safeguard’ supply of the gas – a critical feedstock for the food sector – amid the Iran conflict, the government said
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NewsPetrolPrices app downloads surge 500% amid soaring costs
Downloads of fuel price comparison app PetrolPrices have surged by nearly 500% as motorists search for the cheapest petrol station amidst soaring costs driven by the Iran conflict
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Promotional FeaturesHow accessible automation helps start-ups scale smarter and grow
How compact, affordable automation helps ambitious food brands boost efficiency, cut costs and overcome growth challenges.
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Comment & OpinionHow Strait of Hormuz closure will impact global food & drink
If the Strait is closed for more than a few weeks, the world will see much higher oil, gas and fertiliser prices, and resultant systemic food and crop shortages, says Ian Wright, partner at Acuti Associates