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DOI: The Impact of U.S. Policy in The Middle East on The Oil and Gas Market In 2026
Abstract
This article analyzes the impact of United States policy in the Middle East on the global oil and gas market in 2026. It examines the US–Iran confrontation, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, economic sanctions, military tensions, and US oil and LNG exports. The article also considers the effects of regional instability on energy prices, tanker traffic, and global energy security.
Keywords
United States, Middle East, oil market
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