- Middle East conflict fueling global energy market volatility
- Policies related to the Iran war, announced on May 29th, have led to consequences including spiking petrol prices and increased shipping costs, impacting the US market.
- Disruptions to oil supply and price spikes are occurring in the Middle East due to Iran's actions.
Escalations in the US-Iran conflict are driving record ULSD prices, intense refinery activity, and tightening physical supply.
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Updated Sep 15
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Escalations in the US-Iran conflict are driving record ULSD prices, intense refinery activity, and tightening physical supply.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A US official conducted a strategic refinery visit in Jamnagar while the US pursues regime change in Iran, coinciding with a surge in crude oil prices.Sub-event
Record prices and tightening physical supply are intensifying refinery activity amid US-Iran conflict.1 source
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