{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/1b7989bb-75d3-43d4-88ab-da99ebc38133/69e91ea1738b0d0aa5dfe445?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Wednesday 22 April - Oil Prices Surge as Hormuz Tensions Rise | Varadkar Apologises After Rural Backlash","description":"<p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>With a fragile ceasefire in place and Iran signalling its leverage over key shipping routes, how exposed are markets - and how might Washington respond? </p><p><br></p><p>At home, Leo Varadkar has apologised after remarks about rural Ireland triggered a political backlash. </p><p><br></p><p>Guest presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:</p><p><br></p><p>Anthony Scaramucci, Financier and former White House Communications Director</p><p>Michael Murphy TD, Fine Gael</p><p>Michael Fitzmaurice TD, Independent Ireland</p><p>Daniel Murray, Policy Editor, Business Post</p><p>Sadhbh O'Neill, Climate Journalist</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Virgin Media Originals"}