
Gas prices soar after strikes on energy facilities in Qatar and Iran
19 Mar 2026
8m

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.














Global oil markets are experiencing volatility due to geopolitical tensions, particularly disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Concerns about potential supply shortages have prompted the International Energy Agency to consider releasing emergency oil stockpiles, though a decision has not yet been made. The closure of t...






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