# Oil prices climb on fears of escalating Iran war

https://mins.news/en/item/90895

- euronews, 2026-10-08 06:35 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/08/oil-prices-are-climbing-on-concerns-about-an-escalating-iran-war

> Stock markets fell on Thursday as a surge in oil prices brought renewed inflation concerns into focus. Reports said US President Donald Trump was considering further strikes on Iran before next month's US midterm elections.

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