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World Business Report

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

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Episodes (63 available)

News imageWorld Business Report, IEA warns looming global energy crisis is worst in history

The body says the world faces the “greatest global energy security challenge in history”

20 Mar 2026

26 mins

News imageWorld Business Report, "Work from home and limit flights", urges IEA, as fuel crisis deepens

The International Energy Agency says everyone needs to cut their energy consumption.

20 Mar 2026

9 mins

News imageWorld Business Report, Shockwaves hit energy market as gas price soars

Two of the world’s most important gas production sites are hit in missile strikes

19 Mar 2026

26 mins

News imageWorld Business Report, Gas prices soar after strikes on energy facilities in Qatar and Iran

Gas prices rise sharply following an attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan energy complex.

19 Mar 2026

9 mins

News imageWorld Business Report, How important is the South Pars field to global gas supply?

We ask what impact strikes on the world's largest gas field will have beyond the region.

18 Mar 2026

26 mins

News imageWorld Business Report, Oil shock spreads global strain

Oil prices climb above 109 dollars after airstrikes hit a key Iranian gas facility

18 Mar 2026

9 mins

News imageWorld Business Report, As oil price surges, will US fracking production increase?

Much of America's oil comes from fracking, but can production increase to meet demand?

17 Mar 2026

26 mins

News imageWorld Business Report, Oil prices continue surge

Oil prices continue to rise as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut.

17 Mar 2026

9 mins

News imageWorld Business Report, Global financial fraud hits $442bn

Interpol highlights a global surge in AI enabled fraud

16 Mar 2026

26 mins

News imageWorld Business Report, Oil tensions and global trade risks

Oil routes in the Gulf face new risks as tensions rise.

16 Mar 2026

9 mins

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