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Drone attacks on energy sites are making global oil prices jump

24 July 2026 · in 80 words

Drone attacks on energy sites are making global oil prices jump

Drone technology is changing warfare by making it easier and cheaper to disrupt energy supplies, affecting oil prices. Ukraine has used drones to strike Russian refineries, and Iran has targeted shipping and regional energy sites. Experts say energy networks now need different thinking, with more decentralisation and stronger military-industry cooperation.

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