Iran’s nuclear standoff forecast to push up oil

As more companies pull out of trading deals with Iran, analysts predict oil prices will rise on the back of production contraints and geopolitical uncertainty, writes Lianna Brinded

Iran’s lack of co-operation with the West on its nuclear weapons policy has led to a round of energy giants and traders ceasing gasoline trade with the country, following pressure, mainly from the US, for the United Nations (UN) and corporates to place sanctions on Iran until it enters negotiations on its programme.

The raft of companies pulling out of import deals has led to concerns that Iran