Event Brief
Economists Warn Middle East War Will Spike Oil Prices
Filed: Mar 02, 2026 at 1:02 AM ET
Summary: A tax on households could add $14 to weekly petrol bills due to rising oil prices from the conflict.
WHO: Prominent economists
WHAT: Warning about rising oil prices
WHEN: Mar 02, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
WHERE: Middle East
WHY: Ongoing conflict affecting oil supply
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