Gulf gridlock

Oil prices approach 4-year high as Iran conflict stymies shipping

War risk could leave businesses worldwide facing months of higher fuel prices, as suppliers grapple with damaged facilities and disrupted logistics

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A commercial ship anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of the UAE

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and other energy producers are raising prices to the highest levels since 2022 as the expanding conflict with Iran rattles global energy markets and disrupts shipping routes in the Gulf.

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