Oil Gas Prices Surge as Iran Conflict Escalates
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Iran nationalized its oil industry in 1951, a first in the Middle East.
OPEC's 'swing producer' role means it adjusts output to stabilize global oil prices
U.S. sanctions on Iran have cut its oil exports by over 80% since 2018
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