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Oil Prices Rise Amid Growing Energy Supply Concerns

First article: 19 mar. 2026, 06:23 | Last update: 20 mar. 2026, 08:20 | 4 sources | 5 articles

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The rise in oil prices reflects growing concerns about the stability of global energy supplies. Factors such as geopolitical instability in key oil-producing regions, coupled with production cuts by major oil-exporting countries, are fueling market anxieties. These concerns are driving up the price of crude oil, which in turn can impact transportation costs, inflation, and overall economic activity.

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Oil Prices Keep Climbing on Heightened Fears Over Energy Supplies Foto: New York Times
New York Times 19 mar. 2026, 06:23 (1 day ago)

Oil Prices Keep Climbing on Heightened Fears Over Energy Supplies

Attacks on major energy facilities in Iran and Qatar injected new uncertainty into the outlook for oil and gas prices.

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Euronews 19 mar. 2026, 13:41 (1 day ago)

‘Sheer fantasy’: Why drilling the North Sea for oil won’t lower Europe’s soaring energy bills

Escalating conflict in the Middle East has emboldened calls for the UK to open up North Sea drilling licences.

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Oil and Gas Prices Keep Surging, as Metals Fall Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg 19 mar. 2026, 20:09 (23 hours ago)

Oil and Gas Prices Keep Surging, as Metals Fall

Oil and natural gas prices keep surging as attacks escalate in the Persian Gulf. The world's largest liquified natural gas plant in Qatar was hit by an Iranian missile. This as prices for gold and silver plunge. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist Mike McGlone has more. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Oil Declines as US, Israel Seek to Ease Concerns Over Iran War Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg 20 mar. 2026, 00:01 (19 hours ago)

Oil Declines as US, Israel Seek to Ease Concerns Over Iran War

Oil dropped from its highest close since July 2022, as the leaders of the US and Israel sought to reassure investors rattled by damage to major Persian Gulf energy facilities.

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Work from home and slow down on the road: world’s energy watchdog advises emergency measures as oil prices rise Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian 20 mar. 2026, 08:20 (11 hours ago)

Work from home and slow down on the road: world’s energy watchdog advises emergency measures as oil prices rise

IEA makes 10 recommendations to help households and businesses prepare for a drawn-out disruption to energy marketsThe world’s energy watchdog has advised governments to reduce highway speeds and encouraged workers to carpool or, ideally, work from home to combat soaring oil prices and impending fuel shortages caused by the Middle East conflict.It has also recommended countries consider limiting car access to designated zones in large cities, by giving vehicles with odd-numbered plates access on

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