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Oil prices surge and stocks fall amid fears over Iran war

  • Camila Domonoske
  • March 2, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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Oil prices surge and stocks fall amid fears over Iran war

Global oil prices are in the high $70s as traffic through Strait of Hormuz comes to a halt. Some analysts have warned they could top $100 a barrel if the stoppage is prolonged.

(Image credit: Fadel Senna)

Originally published at NPR World

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