Donald Trump discussed a “multi-month” blockade with oil industry executives, triggering a rise in oil prices to their highest level since 2022. The White House stated that US negotiators remain in contact with the Iranians, who are “struggling to resolve their leadership situation” amidst the war. Vladimir Putin warned Trump against new military action against Iran by the US and Israel. We are following the developments of the war in the Middle East minute by minute here.
Nearly 120 dollars. Brent crude oil price reaches highest value since 2022
Thursday, 30 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Inflation measures how much general prices rise over time, usually reported year‑on‑year to compare a month with the same month a year earlier. Portugal’s National Institute of Statistics (INE) estimated January inflation at 1.9% year‑on‑year, down 0.3 percentage points from December, which affects rents, wages and everyday purchasing power for residents.
