Following recent attacks targeting Qatar’s critical Ras Laffan gas facility, European natural gas prices experienced a significant surge, climbing by 35%. Experts now anticipate that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East will prevent oil and gas prices from returning to their February levels for the foreseeable future, suggesting a prolonged period of elevated energy costs.
By Rupert Blackwood
Investigative journalist based in Sheffield, focusing on technology's impact on society. Rupert specializes in cybercrime's effect on communities, from online fraud targeting elderly residents to cryptocurrency scams. His reporting examines social media manipulation, digital surveillance, and how criminal networks operate in cyberspace. With expertise in computer systems, he connects technical complexity with real-world consequences for ordinary people