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001/Latest episodeEpisode 01 · July 27, 2026
Could the Worst Be Yet to Come for Oil Markets?
Neil Atkinson and Portia Roberts
Hostilities involving Iran, attacks in the Red Sea, and Ukraine’s ongoing drone strikes on Russia are creating new uncertainty for global oil markets. Neil Atkinson and Portia Roberts examine the growing risks to global oil supplies and whether these geopolitical flashpoints could trigger another major surge in energy prices.
002/The format
One timely question. Three essential takeaways. One expert perspective.
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The interview
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02The op-ed
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03The research
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04The follow-up
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How do hostilities involving Iran, attacks in the Red Sea, and Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure affect global oil prices and fuel costs, and what does NCEA’s research say about the limits of government action during an energy crisis?
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