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World Service,19 Mar 2026,49 mins

Iran war: Gas prices rise sharply

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Energy prices have surged after strikes on key gas facilities in Qatar and Iran, as the Middle East war continues to escalate. We answer audience questions about the impact of the war on global energy and gas prices. The American Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, has said there is no time frame for ending the war. We discuss the latest with our correspondent in Washington. As thousands of sailors remain stranded on oil tankers and freight ships in the Persian Gulf, we hear from seafarers’ unions about the conditions they’re facing. The government of Senegal has called for an international independent investigation into the decision to strip its men's national football team of its Africa Cup of Nations title. Our sports reporter explains. Presenter: James Reynolds. (Photo: QatarEnergy's liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facilities, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar March 2, 2026. Credit: Stringer/REUTERS)

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