Europe braces for fresh energy shock as Iran conflict rattles markets
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A renewed geopolitical crisis around Iran pushes oil above $100 and lifts European gas prices, reviving 2022-style energy fears as shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz become a flashpoint. G7 ministers contemplate emergency measures while EU officials discuss stockpiles and potential price tools, with analysts warning that a protracted war could trigger a broader inflationary, stagflationary hit for Europe.
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