Global oil prices are being affected by conflicts in the Middle East, leading to increased competition among major fuel retailers like Circle K, Costco, and Kroger.
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Updated Aug 12
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What happened
Global oil prices are being affected by conflicts in the Middle East, leading to increased competition among major fuel retailers like Circle K, Costco, and Kroger.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Middle East
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
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Circle K
international convenience store chain owned by Alimentation Couche-Tard
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Costco
American multinational chain of membership-only stores
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Kroger
American multinational retailing company
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