US seeks to curb soaring petrol prices

The Trump administration is taking steps to curb rising energy costs, as it continues to wage war in the Middle East. The US is easing sanctions on Venezuela, and suspending a century-old shipping law, in an effort to get more oil supplies into the global market. Oil prices continues to rise, with crude topping $109 per barrel, as Gulf energy infrastructure was targeted by strikes.

Localisation: Downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Middle East
Source: France 24 English
Categorie: security
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:57:42 GMT