- Trump Says Iran Agreed to Allow 20 More Ships of Oil Through Strait of Hormuz
by The New York Times on March 30, 2026 at 5:48 amThe president characterized Iran’s permission as a “sign of respect.” Israel said it launched a wave of strikes targeting infrastructure in Tehran and other areas, and Iran retaliated.
- In Australia, Victoria and Tasmania Waive Transit Fares as Fuel Prices Soar
by Laura Chung on March 30, 2026 at 5:28 amThe measures in Victoria and Tasmania are temporary, but show how far and how intensely the oil shock from the war in Iran has spread.
- Australia news live: Minns confirms 75 NSW service stations have run dry; Westpac predicts three more RBA rate hikes
by Ima Caldwell (now) and Krishani Dhanji (earlier) on March 30, 2026 at 6:17 amFollow updates liveLabor cuts fuel excise for three months, saving Australians 26c a litre on petrol and dieselLIVE: Dezi Freeman shooting updates: Victoria police to give update on Australian fugitive killed after months-long manhuntFull report: […]
- Middle East crisis live: Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran and could seize Kharg Island ‘easily’
by Adam Fulton on March 30, 2026 at 6:14 amUS president tells Financial Times his ‘preference would be to take the oil’ but that ‘some stupid people back in the US say: “why are you doing that?”’Full report: Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking […]
- America’s gig economy
on March 30, 2026 at 4:00 amSelf-employment, at both the high and the low end, is keeping consumption afloat — but for how long?
- What to do when the ‘public good’ of information goes bad
on March 30, 2026 at 4:00 amThe creation and dissemination of reliable news is at an economic disadvantage
