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to rise abruptly and rapidly
the crisis has caused oil prices to skyrocket
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Oil prices skyrocketed in 2019 when Saudi oil facilities were damaged in an attack that US officials blamed on Iran.
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Matt Egan, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Even just two years ago, oil prices skyrocketed to $130 a barrel in March 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Their clients felt ignored, and complaints skyrocketed.
—Vamsi Krishna Dhakshinadhi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
As the popularity of online dating has skyrocketed some have been left with an empty bank account.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
The core lineup has some of the best values in American whiskey, but in recent years there have been some age statements and other expressions from Russell’s that have become instant unicorns and skyrocketed in price.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
In just a year, the cost of essentials like eggs in Buenos Aires skyrocketed more than 400%, while Istanbul residents grapple with a staggering 300% surge in housing prices.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 2 Oct. 2024
The former one-term governor of Georgia made his bones by running in all primaries and caucuses, which skyrocketed in importance once party bosses were stripped of power.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, insurance costs have skyrocketed.
—Rohit Arora, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Matt Egan, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Even just two years ago, oil prices skyrocketed to $130 a barrel in March 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Their clients felt ignored, and complaints skyrocketed.
—Vamsi Krishna Dhakshinadhi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
As the popularity of online dating has skyrocketed some have been left with an empty bank account.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
The core lineup has some of the best values in American whiskey, but in recent years there have been some age statements and other expressions from Russell’s that have become instant unicorns and skyrocketed in price.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
In just a year, the cost of essentials like eggs in Buenos Aires skyrocketed more than 400%, while Istanbul residents grapple with a staggering 300% surge in housing prices.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 2 Oct. 2024
The former one-term governor of Georgia made his bones by running in all primaries and caucuses, which skyrocketed in importance once party bosses were stripped of power.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, insurance costs have skyrocketed.
—Rohit Arora, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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