Amna Nawaz
Amna Nawaz
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Oil expert warns of ‘nightmare scenario’ Iran war could spark

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March 9, 2026

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It was a day of major volatility in global energy markets and a moment of real concern for consumers. Oil prices surged overnight, coming close to $120 a barrel, but by the end of the trading day prices had fallen sharply. Still, the national average price of gasoline per gallon has risen nearly 50 cents since the Iran conflict began. Geoff Bennett discussed the developments with Daniel Yergin.

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Oil expert warns of ‘nightmare scenario’ Iran war could spark · Amna Nawaz · Sentinel