Summary: Oil prices have risen above $110 per barrel, reaching their highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic. This surge is driven by global market fears of a prolonged war in the Middle East.
Main Topics Covered: The escalation of oil prices and the impact of the Middle East conflict on global energy markets.
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War in Middle East Drives Oil Prices to Highest Level Since Pandemic
Oil prices surged well above $110 a barrel on Monday, its highest level since the Covid-19 pandemic, reflecting global fears of a prolonged Middle East conflict.By Axel Boada
March 9, 2026
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