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Iran war drives oil prices above $100 a barrel for first time since 2022
Japan’s prime minister has said her country will consider steps to cushion the economic blow from rising fuel costs caused by the conflict in the Middle East including curbing gasoline prices.
Prime minister Sanae Takaichi told the Tokyo parliament:
“Many people are worried..
source: The Guardian - 09.03.2026