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Middle East conflict sees maritime insurance costs swell

By CITY & FINANCE REPORTER Updated: 21:50 GMT, 6 March 2026 Maritime insurance premiums are soaring as conflict rages in the Middle East.Prices are up more than 1,000 per cent in some cases – dramatically raising the cost of moving oil and gas as well as other goods and produce.The conflagration sparked by air strikes on Iran ordered by US President…

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