Conflict in the Middle East is driving up energy prices.

The entities involved

• Bulgaria →

  country in Southeast Europe

  • A flight traveled from Tel Aviv to Sofia, destined for Vienna, on October 18, 2026.Sun 23:25
  • A flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv was targeted by an attempted suicide attack, forcing an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria.Sun 22:21
• Middle East →

  geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

  • Christopher Kent, RBA Assistant Governor, discussed how the Middle East conflict affects global growth expectations at a Commonwealth Bank conference.06:06
  • The South African Reserve Bank Governor announced a policy rate increase amid global supply chain disruptions and war-driven inflation.04:01

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