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U.S. and Israeli War With Iran Will Likely Send Oil Prices Soaring

Mar 1, 2026Center Left

Prices of oil and other commodities are expected to jump when trading resumes on Sunday, but how long they will stay high will depend on what the United States, Israel and Iran do next.

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