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Wednesday 22 April - Oil Prices Surge as Hormuz Tensions Rise | Varadkar Apologises After Rural Backlash
46 minutes Posted Apr 22, 2026 at 10:07 pm.
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Oil markets are on edge as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz intensify, raising fears of a further supply shock that could ripple through the global economy.


With a fragile ceasefire in place and Iran signalling its leverage over key shipping routes, how exposed are markets - and how might Washington respond?


At home, Leo Varadkar has apologised after remarks about rural Ireland triggered a political backlash.


Guest presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:


Anthony Scaramucci, Financier and former White House Communications Director

Michael Murphy TD, Fine Gael

Michael Fitzmaurice TD, Independent Ireland

Daniel Murray, Policy Editor, Business Post

Sadhbh O'Neill, Climate Journalist



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