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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Government drops plans to cap rental income on backyard modular homes — solution or risk of costly, low-quality builds?

Plus: With a €9bn surplus and growth still forecast amid the “worst energy crisis in history”, should the State spend or hold firm?

Guest presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:

Seamus McGrath TD, Fianna Fáil

Ged Nash TD, Labour Party spokesperson on Finance, Public Expenditure & Reform.

Dr. Emma Howard, Economics Lecturer at TU Dublin.

Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News, Irish Independent

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Fuel excise cut by 10c a litre overnight — but with oil prices volatile and global tensions rising, are these short-term supports worth it?

Public anger grows over fuel protests. A resignation, backbench unrest and warnings the “social contract is strained to breaking point” — is pressure now mounting on the Government?

Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by John Clendennen, Gary Gannon, Mary Regan and John Fitzgerald.

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