Here's what we know about how the U.S. war with Iran is impacting oil and gas markets

NPR | By Julia Simon

Published March 2, 2026 at 6:50 AM EST

The U.S. war with Iran poses serious risks to global energy markets. It's impacting flows of oil as well as liquified natural gas.

Julia Simon

Julia Simon is the Climate Solutions reporter on NPR's Climate Desk. She covers the ways governments, businesses, scientists and everyday people are working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. She also works to hold corporations, and others, accountable for greenwashing.

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