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Gas prices spike amid fears of Middle East supply shock

European gas prices have skyrocketed as traders fear the escalation in the Middle East could hit shipments via the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices spike over US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Oil prices briefly surged to an eight-month high as US-Israel attacks on Iran plunged the Middle East into renewed conflict

Gas in Europe at $700, growth of Russian stocks: impact of blocking Strait of Hormuz

The gas price growth since the beginning of the day has exceeded 30%

FACTBOX: What is known about oil, gas prices amid Middle East tensions

Russia’s leading indices rose as the main trading session started

Iran war may push EU towards Russian gas

An energy supply shortfall due to the Iran war could revive the EU debate on gas imports from Russia, the Norwegian energy minister has said

How energy markets have responded to the Middle East war

Oil prices have jumped more than 15%, while European gas prices have surged over 30% after Iranian strikes on Qatari LNG facilities