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How war in the Middle East is exposing our dependence on oil | The Current
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March 18, 2026
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18:15Now PlayingThe U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is sending shockwaves around the world as it drives up the price of oil — especially in Asia, which relies heavily on exports from the Middle East. We speak with a reporter in Bangladesh about the situation there and in surrounding countries; and Andrew Leach, an energy and environmental economist and a University of Alberta professor, about whether this is the moment that forces world leaders to rethink where they get their energy from.
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