Iran War to Have Significant Impact on Global Economy and Consumers

March 23, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Iran War to Have Significant Impact on Global Economy and Consumers

US-Israel War with Iran Affects Global Energy Market

A series of strikes on gas sites in the region has led to a significant disruption in global energy supplies. The conflict is now part of the US-Israel war with Iran, which is causing energy costs to rise worldwide.

As a result, power prices are expected to increase globally, affecting households and businesses alike. Additionally, food prices may also be impacted due to the reduced availability of transportation fuels.

The impact of this disruption will not be limited to the Gulf region, but will instead spread far beyond its borders. The shrinking gas supply and rising costs will have a ripple effect on various sectors, including power and food production.

The full extent of the effects is yet to be determined, but it is clear that the global energy market has been significantly affected by the conflict. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Production Team:

  • Episode credits: Produced by Marcos Bartolomé, Tamara Khandaker, Sarí el-Khalili, Chloe K. Li, Tuleen Barakat, Catherine Nouhan, and Kevin Hirten.
  • Edited by Sarí el-Khalili.
  • Sound design by Alex Roldan.

Production Team Members:

  • Marcos Bartolomé
  • Sonia Bhagat
  • Spencer Cline
  • Sarí el-Khalili
  • Tamara Khandaker
  • Chloe K. Li
  • Alexandra Locke
  • Catherine Nouhan
  • Alex Roldan
  • Noor Wazwaz

Host: Malika Bilal

Source: Al Jazeera