soar

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Iran has effectively blocked the strait - one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels - leading to soaring wholesale oil and gas prices.

From BBC

Australia this week announced temporary tax relief for small businesses and halved a fuel tax to help motorists experiencing soaring petrol prices, but has resisted imposing fuel restrictions.

From Barron's

However, the war in Iran and the ensuing rise in inflation caused by soaring energy prices, could threaten firms’ hiring or ability to hold onto staff.

From The Wall Street Journal

As the war in the Middle East enters its second month, choking the world's energy supply and sending oil prices soaring, China is trying to step in as a peacemaker.

From BBC

Wholesale oil and gas prices have soared over the past month, with supply from the Middle East severely disrupted.

From BBC