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War in Iran triggers an unprecedented disruption in global oil

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Newest development Mar 12, 2026 · 3 reportsWar in Iran triggers an unprecedented disruption in global oil

The conflict in the Middle East is causing the “largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market,” the International Energy Agency says

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  1. Oil crisis stokes inflation risks for Mideast as Iran war exposes importers

    Headline from Al-Monitor ·

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    War in Iran triggers an unprecedented disruption in global oil

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  1. Al-Monitor

    Oil crisis stokes inflation risks for Mideast as Iran war exposes importers (opens Al-Monitor)

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    With crude oil briefly nearing $120 per barrel on Monday before giving up gains, the conflict is poised to reignite inflationary pressures around the world, including for vulnerable economies such as Egypt and Turkey.

  2. Insider

    Oil smashes past $100 as Iran-war market disruption deepens (opens Insider)

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    The Iran war has forced oil producers in the Middle East to cut supply, putting further upward pressure on crude prices.

  3. Scientific American

    War in Iran triggers an unprecedented disruption in global oil (opens Scientific American)

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    The conflict in the Middle East is causing the “largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market,” the International Energy Agency says

  4. Washington Examiner

    Iran war causing largest disruption of oil in history, IEA says (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The IEA expects the conflict in Iran to cause global oil supply to plummet by 8 million barrels per day in March.

  5. Insider

    The Iran war is causing the largest disruption to oil markets in history, IEA says (opens Insider)

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    The IEA said the disruption to oil markets is the largest in history. Crude spiked back toward $100 on Thursday amid fresh tensions.

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