hike

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This has sent shockwaves across global energy markets, leading to price hikes for consumers worldwide.

From Barron's

Indonesia on Tuesday announced fuel rationing and mandated work from home for civil servants as it seeks to conserve energy stocks amid global price hikes due to the Middle East war.

From Barron's

Rising energy prices have increased the probability of either interest rate hikes or delayed cuts by central banks wary of inflation, UBS noted.

From Barron's

Those price hikes are especially rough as gas prices are skyrocketing, along with the price of pretty much everything else.

From MarketWatch

Stagflation fears returned as investors bet an oil and gas-induced inflationary shock forces central banks to hold rates steady, or even to consider hikes.

From The Wall Street Journal