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Middle East War Fuels Energy Prices and Global Shortages

4/22/2026

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The ongoing war in the Middle East is driving a rise in energy prices and tightening global oil supply.
Wealthier nations, including China, Japan, Europe, and the United States, are securing oil at high costs, while poorer regions face shortages.
Economist Isabella Weber says the market is failing to allocate resources fairly, describing the situation as "rationing by price explosion."

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Story summary

The ongoing war in the Middle East is driving a rise in energy prices and tightening global oil supply.
Wealthier nations, including China, Japan, Europe, and the United States, are securing oil at high costs, while poorer regions face shortages.
Economist Isabella Weber says the market is failing to allocate resources fairly, describing the situation as "rationing by price explosion."