CommoditiesAugust 18 at 05:03 AM

Explosions have been reported on the Shaddadi gas pipeline in the outskirts of Hasakah, Syria

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Explosions at Syria's Shaddadi gas pipeline on August 18, 2026, highlight ongoing regional energy security risks, prompting investors to price in geopolitical premiums and monitor potential inflation impacts.

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