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Oil Markets on Edge Three Months Into Iran War + Economic Impact | The Riyal Deal Plus
May 9, 2026
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Tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran continue to shake global energy markets, particularly through the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Uncertainty over supply has driven sharp swings in oil prices as markets respond to mixed signals about a possible ceasefire and the reopening of the key shipping route. The effects are being felt across the aviation, shipping, manufacturing sectors and others.
For Saudi Arabia, one of the world’s leading oil producers and a key voice within OPEC+, the volatility underscores the Kingdom’s central role in global energy stability. Guests: Dr. Yousef Al Shammari, President of the London College of Energy Economics George Khoury, Global Head of Research & Education, CFI Financial Group
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