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How Iran Conflict Is Driving Oil Above 90 Dollars
In this episode of Energy Economics, Lucas and Luna examine how renewed Middle East hostilities are pushing oil prices higher, with WTI crude up 3.9% in five days to $82 and Brent surging 4.9% to $88. They discuss the Strait of Hormuz toll plan, its impact on shipping costs, and why analysts warn inflation fears are resurging. The hosts contrast oil's rally with the clean energy sector's decline, noting the Invesco Solar ETF (TAN) fell 4.4% and Enphase Energy dropped 12.3% over the same period. They explore whether higher oil prices could ultimately accelerate renewable adoption by…
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