The other war affecting fuel prices
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of geopolitical conflicts on fuel prices and the global energy market.
Energy prices are up, and we’ve got a war to thank. Two wars, actually. While all eyes have been on Trump’s on-again, off-again conflict with Iran, Ukraine has ramped up attacks on Russian oil refineries — and the effects are rippling through the global energy market. Also in this episode: Data centers ease electricity bills in some places (for now), travelers turn to buses as airfares rise, and Kai discusses the week’s economic headlines. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future. Read the stories in today’s episode: As inflation roils, what will Fed Chair Warsh do next? The war driving up refined fuel prices might not be the one you're thinking of Data centers lowered electric bills in some places — for now As airfares skyrocket, summer travelers take the bus What does it take to “grow a dress” in your backyard?
People in this episode
Host: Kai
Topics covered
- fuel prices
- energy market
- global conflict
- economic headlines
- travel trends
Keywords
- fuel prices
- energy prices
- Iran
- Ukraine
- Russia
- economic news
- travel trends
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Marketplace
Places: Iran, Ukraine, Russia
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