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A new threat in the Middle East sends oil over $100 a barrel again

The price of crude oil is rising again following Houthi claims of attacks on tankers in the Red Sea. What could it mean for gas prices, inflation and the global economy?

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Alina Selyukh
Alina Selyukh is a business correspondent at NPR, where she covers retail, low-wage work, big brands and other aspects of the consumer economy. Her work has been recognized by the Gracie Awards, the National Headliner Award and the Society of American Business Editors and Writers.