Event Brief
World Bank: Energy prices to surge 24% in 2026
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Summary: The World Bank projects energy prices will rise 24% in 2026 to the highest level since 2022.
WHO: World Bank Group
WHAT: World Bank Group forecasts a 24% surge in energy prices in 2026
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 4:21 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The war in the Middle East is sending a severe shock through global commodity markets.
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