prewar

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However, oil isn’t likely to immediately return to its prewar levels, even assuming a swift U.S. exit.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Strikes on key energy infrastructure in the Gulf also mean it will take time for oil and natural gas production to return to prewar levels.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

The Israeli stock market, which initially rallied at the onset on the country’s joint military campaign with the U.S. against Iran, is now trading at prewar levels.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

U.S. crude prices have shot up to about $90 a barrel from near $65 prewar, ensuring at least a temporary windfall in the billions of dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

In mid-July the Soviet Red Army had reached the prewar Polish border.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson