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Oil Price Surge Hurts African Economies, Scholars Say
Filed: Mar 20, 2026 at 4:01 AM ET
Summary: Scholars in Africa assess the economic impact of rising oil prices due to US and Israeli actions against Iran.
WHO: Scholars in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa
WHAT: Assessment of economic impact from rising oil prices
WHEN: Mar 20, 2026 at 3:34 AM ET
WHERE: Africa
WHY: The spike in oil prices followed Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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