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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Akshay Puri

US and Israel Strikes Iran: How Middle East Tension Could Raise Fuel Prices

Oil markets react swiftly to Middle East tensions, with ripple effects expected in fuel costs worldwide

Global energy markets are on high alert following US and Israeli military strikes on Iran, sparking fears of a catastrophic disruption to the world's primary oil chokepoint.

Analysts warn that if Tehran follows through on threats to block the Strait of Hormuz—through which 20% of global daily oil supply passes—prices could rapidly accelerate toward $100 per barrel.

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