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What are 'supply fears'?
'Supply fears' mean worries that there won't be enough of a particular product, like oil, to meet demand. The story mentions US-Iran attacks on shipping, which could disrupt oil tankers and reduce the amount of oil available globally. When supply is threatened, prices usually go up because there's less to go around.
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