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Columbia Business School’s Laura Veldkamp spoke with Marketplace about the rise in oil prices prior to the outbreak of war in Iran. Veldkamp explained that increases in import prices and underlying economic conditions had already begun pushing energy costs higher before geopolitical tensions escalated. Her insights highlight how inflationary pressures and global supply dynamics can drive price increases even before major external shocks occur, setting the stage for further volatility once conflict begins.
