The Sterling PrestonMiddle East is synonymous with oil production. And historically, oil prices usually surge when there's a conflict there.
But right now, despite the Israel-Hamas war, we're seeing the opposite — oil prices have fallen.
Today on the show: how the region's history, geography and markets are shaping oil prices.
Related Episodes:
Why oil price shocks are getting less shocking (Apple Podcasts/Spotify)
What could convince Egypt to take in Gaza's refugees? (Apple Podcasts/Spotify)
For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.
2025-05-08 00:44609 view
2025-05-07 23:33729 view
2025-05-07 23:32283 view
2025-05-07 23:181155 view
2025-05-07 22:582013 view
2025-05-07 22:282036 view
SEOUL — South Korea's acting president, Han Duck-soo, moved on Sunday (Dec 15) to reassure the count
Kansas may have caught a break. The Jayhawks led by as many as 22 points in the second half, but Sam
NEW YORK – “Water for Elephants” is hardly the greatest show on Earth. But for a few exquisite momen
