Oil prices hit new wartime high before easing, as gas prices expected to go up
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Oil prices have reached a new wartime high, with some reports indicating a peak of $126 a barrel, before easing. The increase in oil prices is expected to lead to higher gas prices, which have also hit a wartime high. The situation is being influenced by geopolitical tensions, including a US-Iran standoff and other factors, although the exact impact of these factors is not clear.
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