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- Oil back above $100 a barrel as conflicting claims emerge on US-Iran talks 24 March 2026Global energy prices had plunged on Monday after Trump said he had postponed strikes on Iranian power plants.
- Irish government cuts excise duty on diesel and petrol 24 March 2026Duty on diesel will be reduced by 20 cent and petrol will be cut by 15 cent from midnight on Wednesday.
- Island will not escape 'significant' fuel price rises 24 March 2026The Chief Minister says conflict in the Middle East will lead to price rises in the coming days.
- Oil traders bet millions minutes before Trump's Iran talks post 24 March 2026Market data shows the amount of oil trade rose before the US President said he would postpone attacks on Iran's power plants.
- Australia and EU agree sweeping trade deal in face of global uncertainty 24 March 2026Australia and the EU sign sweeping trade and security deals after years of negotiations.
- First-time buyers hit as mortgage rates keep rising 24 March 2026More than 200 first-time buyer deals have disappeared from the market since 6 March, with more upheaval expected.
- First-time buyers hit as mortgage rates keep rising 24 March 2026More than 200 first-time buyer deals have disappeared from the market since 6 March, with more upheaval expected.
- Vet prescription fees to be capped at £21 24 March 2026Vets will have to publish price lists for services under measures from the UK's competition watchdog.
- Vet prescription fees to be capped at £21 24 March 2026Vets will have to publish price lists for services under measures from the UK's competition watchdog.
- Royal Mail staff say they were told to hide post to look like delivery targets met 24 March 2026BBC Your Voice hears from postal workers who say "take the mail for ride" is a common phrase.
