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Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble on fears conflict could escalate

Markets react as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies and concerns grow over how long it will last.

•March 3, 2026•1 min read

Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble on fears conflict could escalate

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Markets react as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies and concerns grow over how long it will last.