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Oil prices surged despite a record release of emergency reserves by International Energy Agency (IEA) member countries aimed at stabilizing the market following concerns linked to the Iran war. A looming fuel shortage threatens Kenya and Uganda by the end of March due to global ramifications from the Iran war. Kenyan exporters of perishable goods are facing significant financial losses due to shipping route disruptions caused by the conflict between the US and Iran, with extended transit times leading to quality degradation and mounting expenses for key agricultural and meat products. Meanwhile, US inflation remained stable at 2.4% in February, a figure recorded before the impact of the US and Israel war in Iran on energy prices.