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Oil Prices Soar Amid Gulf Tensions, Impacting Canada
3/14/2026
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- Oil prices have surged due to tensions in the Gulf, notably involving Iran.
- The Canadian dollar has shown a strong correlation with oil prices, affecting its exchange rate.
- Canada’s oil exports account for 20% of total exports, and higher oil prices could raise this share.
- U.S. President Donald Trump faces challenges as rising gas prices affect his approval ratings amid ongoing conflicts.
