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Oil tops $100, diesel hits record highs amid Iran conflict

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Global energy markets are facing imminent fuel shortages and price spikes due to the escalating conflict involving Iran and the continued decline in global energy supplies. Crude oil has surpassed $100 per barrel, and diesel prices have reached record highs, exacerbating inflationary pressures worldwide. Analysts warn that critical low levels of diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel stocks necessitate higher prices to force demand reduction, with shortages expected particularly in the UK, Europe, and South Asia. AI

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Oil tops $100, diesel hits record highs amid Iran conflict

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jordan Blum ·

    ‘We worry now’: Oil tops $100, diesel hits record highs amid Iran war escalation

    Benchmarks for crude oil and diesel hit warning thresholds as the war in the Middle East escalates.

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