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Across the UK, average petrol prices have reached around £1.52 a litre, about 20p higher than at the start of the conflict.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

This approach offers a much higher level of statistical rigor than most previous studies.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Oil futures settled sharply higher as traders went into the holiday weekend seeing greater risk of near-term escalation in the Persian Gulf than easing of tensions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Many countries in the region are net oil exporters, which could help them benefit from higher oil prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

“I’m upset because he wins. His GPA was half a point higher than mine and that’s it. Competition over. I can never even the score.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison