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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 9 MIN

Oil Above $100, AI Infrastructure, Iron Ore Tensions, and Freight Chaos Ripples Across Commodities

from The Commodities Institute Podcast · host The Commodities Institute

Energy markets are being reshaped by geopolitical shocks as conflict in the Middle East disrupts oil flows and pushes prices above one hundred dollars per barrel. In response, the United States is considering extraordinary policy measures, including temporary sanctions waivers and potential shipping rule changes to stabilize fuel markets. Meanwhile, tensions in global metals trade are escalating as China tightens restrictions on certain iron ore imports, agricultural flows are facing new regulatory and freight challenges, and surging electricity demand from data centers could reshape the future of power generation. In this episode, we unpack the forces reshaping global commodities—from oil and metals to grains and shipping.www.commoditiesinstitute.comFOLLOW US @commoditiesinstituteInstagram - www.instagram.com/commoditiesinstituteFacebook - www.facebook.com/61584221970761TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@commoditiesinstituteYouTube - www.youtube.com/@commoditiesinstituteListen to the Podcast:Spotify Podcast - open.spotify.com/show/6eO2y40mmH5J8boeF0ANjJApple Podcast - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-commodities-institute-podcast/id1826784341Commodities Market Oil Metals News Trading Agriculture Policy Politics Energy

Energy markets are being reshaped by geopolitical shocks as conflict in the Middle East disrupts oil flows and pushes prices above one hundred dollars per barrel. In response, the United States is considering extraordinary policy measures, including temporary sanctions waivers and potential shipping rule changes to stabilize fuel markets. Meanwhile, tensions in global metals trade are escalating as China tightens restrictions on certain iron ore imports, agricultural flows are facing new regulatory and freight challenges, and surging electricity demand from data centers could reshape the future of power generation. In this episode, we unpack the forces reshaping global commodities—from oil and metals to grains and shipping.www.commoditiesinstitute.comFOLLOW US @commoditiesinstituteInstagram - www.instagram.com/commoditiesinstituteFacebook - www.facebook.com/61584221970761TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@commoditiesinstituteYouTube - www.youtube.com/@commoditiesinstituteListen to the Podcast:Spotify Podcast - open.spotify.com/show/6eO2y40mmH5J8boeF0ANjJApple Podcast - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-commodities-institute-podcast/id1826784341Commodities Market Oil Metals News Trading Agriculture Policy Politics Energy

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Energy markets are being reshaped by geopolitical shocks as conflict in the Middle East disrupts oil flows and pushes prices above one hundred dollars per barrel. In response, the United States is considering extraordinary policy measures, including...

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