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Middle East Attacks Spark Global Energy Price Surge

3/4/2026

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  • Attacks on energy facilities in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, along with Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, are driving a surge in global oil and gas prices.
  • Analysts caution that the disruptions could raise energy costs worldwide, affecting gasoline, electricity, and heating prices.
  • Marah Rayan of Al Jazeera reports on the situation's implications for the global energy market.