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Widening War Fuels Global Energy Shock, Driving Oil Market Towards Demand Destruction

The ongoing conflict, now described as a widening war, continues to drive up global oil and fuel prices, leading to an 'energy shock' and prompting discussions about its severity and impact, with an ex-US energy official warning of further market shocks. The oil market may be moving into demand destruction mode if the conflict persists, with prices settling near a 4-year high.

30 Mar, 09:45 — 30 Mar, 22:03
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APVery High5h ago

Photos show the effects of the Iran war on global energy worldwide - AP News

Photos show the effects of the Iran war on global energy worldwide  AP News

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bloombergHigh12h ago

Iran War Fuel-Price Shock Is Catching Up With African Nations - Bloomberg.com

Iran War Fuel-Price Shock Is Catching Up With African Nations  Bloomberg.com

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wsjHigh3h ago

Market Dive Points to Wall Street’s Growing Alarm Over Iran War - WSJ

Market Dive Points to Wall Street’s Growing Alarm Over Iran War  WSJ

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FTVery High4h ago

Asia turns to coal as Iran war chokes off gas supplies

Countries shrug off environmental concerns to fire up use of polluting fuel as Gulf supplies dwindle

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forbes11h ago

The Iran War Is Fueling Inflation. Are Markets Concerned? - Forbes

The Iran War Is Fueling Inflation. Are Markets Concerned?  Forbes

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straits-timesMostly Factual3h ago

Wall Street indexes mostly fall as Iran war widens - The Straits Times

Wall Street indexes mostly fall as Iran war widens  The Straits Times

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual3h ago

Commentary: The oil market is moving into demand destruction mode

If the Iran war continues and oil reserves are drained, policymakers may have to use emergency tools to curb energy use, says Javier Blas for Bloomberg Opinion.

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rnzHigh4h ago

'I guess': Chris Hipkins places trust in government to secure fuel supplies

Labour's Chris Hipkins has thrown his support behind the government's moves to secure more fuel supplies as the Iran conflict deepens.

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The WeekMostly Factual5h ago

Energy shock: How bad could it get?

As the Iran war continues, fuel prices keep going up

By The Week US

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zerohedgeLow16h ago

How Gas Prices Compare Around The World

How Gas Prices Compare Around The World The war in Iran has driven up oil prices in many countries, with gasoline prices turning into a topic of discussion around the world. The increases have been particularly pronounced in emerging markets, with gasoline prices jumping by more than 50 percent in the Philippines and nearly as much in Nigeria (around 49 percent), with diesel rising even more steeply. Advanced economies have also seen notable increases, with gasoline prices climb...

By Tyler Durden

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myjoyonlineMixed5h ago

Middle East tensions: Ghana’s current energy resilience thanks to increased domestic gas production – Mahama

President John Mahama has revealed that Ghana’s ability to withstand global energy shocks, including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, stems from the country’s strategic shift toward consuming more natural gas than liquid fuels. Speaking at the Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations at the Jubilee House, President Mahama explained that since his administration […]

By Kenneth Darko

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