Oil, gas and mining

Why the US-Iran tensions are driving up oil prices

Oil prices spiked again on Wednesday, after Iran attacked two Iraqi bases where U.S. troops are stationed. Iran is a relatively minor oil exporter, so why have prices been so sensitive to these rising tensions? Also today, we look at how the leadership has changed at carmakers Renault and Nissan since the departure of Carlos Ghosn as chairman.

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