Global News Podcast

Oil and gas prices surge after energy plant strikes

March 19, 2026·28 min·3-min readnarrativenews
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The episode of the BBC's Global News Podcast covers the escalating war in the Middle East and its far-reaching geopolitical, economic, and humanitarian consequences. The conflict, involving Israel, Iran, and the United States, has triggered a dramatic surge in global energy prices due

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