# Oil prices approach Iran-war highs as soaring tanker rates trigger a second energy squeeze

- Source: MarketWatch
- Published: 2026-10-22T20:46:00+00:00
- Category: Markets
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Wall Street may be starting to price in the scenario everyone fears: a full-scale regional conflict that could further choke off global energy supplies and unleash a fresh wave of turmoil across financial markets.

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