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How Houthi-Saudi Arabia fighting affects oil and gas prices
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NPR World3 hours agoBusiness1 min readUnited States

How Houthi-Saudi Arabia fighting affects oil and gas prices

NPR's A Martinez speaks with oil markets expert Ellen R. Wald about market impacts.

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  • NPR's A Martinez discusses with oil markets expert Ellen R.
  • Wald how escalating conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia impacts global oil and gas prices.

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Why It Matters

Fighting has escalated between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, raising questions about global energy supplies.

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NPR's A Martinez speaks with oil markets expert Ellen R. Wald of the Atlantic Council about how the escalation in fighting between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia is affecting global oil and gas prices.

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  • How severe is the impact on oil production facilities?
  • What countermeasures are being taken?

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This article was originally published by NPR World.

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