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Author: Uday Rana
Publication Date: March 20, 2026 - 15:30

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Fuel, food rebates ‘would not bring down’ prices amid Iran war: economists

March 20, 2026
The Iran war has raised the price of crude oil beyond US$110 per barrel in international markets, spurring affordability concerns in Canada and around the world.


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