Energy costs stories

Sep 25, 2026

Qatar Airways retires Airbus A330 fleet, seconds pilots to RwandAir amid fuel costs and Iran war disruption

Qatar Airways has retired its remaining Airbus A330 passenger aircraft fleet due to rising fuel costs and disruptions from the Iran war. The airline is seconding pilots to RwandAir while planning fleet renewal and growth.

Sep 25, 20262 sources

Jul 30, 2026

US economic growth slows to 1.5% in second quarter

The US economy expanded at just 1.5% in the second quarter, down from 2.1% in the first quarter, as the Iran war drives up energy costs and tariffs weigh on growth. The slowdown comes as Trump faces midterm elections.

Jul 30, 20264 sources