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Oil prices have surged to 5-month highs due to the Israel-Iran conflict. Why do Middle East conflicts typically cause oil price spikes?

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The Middle East produces about 30% of global oil output, and conflicts there threaten both production facilities and crucial shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz. Markets react to supply disrupti...

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