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West Asia Conflict Drives Oil Prices Toward $180

3/22/2026

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  • The ongoing conflict in West Asia is severely impacting global oil supplies and prices.
  • Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has urged ending the war, noting rising prices affect the world.
  • Saudi officials warn that oil prices above $180 per barrel could trigger a global recession.
  • The U.S. has temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil, while Iran disputes surplus crude.
  • India has ramped up purchases of Russian oil, altering the global energy trade.