Oil and gas prices surge as Iran war expands
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NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil surged higher and showed no signs of halting its rapid climb a week after the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran that escalated into a war in the Middle East.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Oil and gas prices jumped sharply as the war involving Iran disrupted Middle East energy supplies and raised costs for drivers and businesses.
Key Points:
- U.S. crude rose above $90 a barrel, and Brent also climbed, after attacks and counterattacks spread across the region.
- Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz was badly disrupted, leaving millions of barrels of oil stranded and cutting off key supplies.
- Gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel prices rose fast in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with some markets seeing even bigger spikes.
- President Donald Trump said U.S. military operations against Iran could last weeks, while energy experts warned the crisis could keep pressuring markets for a long time.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Higher oil and gas prices could raise costs for drivers, workers, and small businesses, and Trump’s longer war plans may keep inflation and supply worries high.
Positive Impact
No clear positive impact identified.
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