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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: G7 To Hold Emergency Talks As Oil Prices Surge And Markets Slide
Caption: G7 To Hold Emergency Talks As Oil Prices Surge And Markets Slide. Leaders from the Group of Seven will hold emergency talks on Monday as global oil prices soar and stock markets fall amid the escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Finance ministers, including UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves, are set to discuss the economic fallout from the crisis and the risks to global energy supplies. Crude oil briefly climbed above $100 a barrel, while fears of disruption pushed prices toward $120. Markets reacted sharply, with London’s FTSE 100 opening significantly lower. The meeting is expected to consider a coordinated release of strategic oil reserves through the International Energy Agency to stabilise supply. Roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil normally passes through the Strait of Hormuz, but traffic has largely halted since the conflict intensified. Analysts warn prolonged disruption could drive up energy costs for businesses and households worldwide. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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