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Oil Prices Surge Amid U.S.-Israel Conflict in Iran

3/11/2026

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  • The ongoing war between the United States and Israel in Iran is disrupting oil exports and causing a supply shock.
  • Oil prices surged toward $120 per barrel before falling to just under $85, signaling sharp volatility.
  • The disruption raises concerns about a broader economic downturn as markets react.
  • BBC's Nick Johnson reports that rising oil prices are affecting people in the Philippines, Bangladesh, and Northern Ireland.