Oil Prices Set For 5% Weekly Gain As Fresh US Iran Measures Raise Supply Disruption Fears
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Oil Prices Set For 5% Weekly Gain As Fresh US Iran Measures Raise Supply Disruption Fears
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Why it matters
Tighter oil supply from potential US-Iran actions raises costs for refineries, shipping and airlines that depend on stable crude prices.
Most affected
Consumers filling vehicles — Higher petrol and diesel prices at pumps. Airlines and shipping firms — Increased fuel costs squeeze margins or raise ticket and freight prices.
Likely next
Whether the US implements further Iran measures or Iran responds, and how crude prices move in reaction.