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Iran Attacks Spark Global Fuel Shortages and Price Surge

4/6/2026

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Iran's attacks on Middle Eastern energy infrastructure have driven oil prices higher.
Long queues at gas stations have appeared in Pakistan, India, and Chile as people rush to secure fuel.
The U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict has reduced operations at oil fields in Iraq and caused shortages in Ahmedabad, India.
Governments have provided assistance to affected individuals as rising oil prices reshape daily life across the region.

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Story summary

Iran's attacks on Middle Eastern energy infrastructure have driven oil prices higher.
Long queues at gas stations have appeared in Pakistan, India, and Chile as people rush to secure fuel.
The U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict has reduced operations at oil fields in Iraq and caused shortages in Ahmedabad, India.
Governments have provided assistance to affected individuals as rising oil prices reshape daily life across the region.