The conflict is driving up energy prices; threatening food shortages in poor countries; and complicating options for the inflation fighters at central banks.

Central bankers and economists warn prolonged conflict could raise retail prices and rip up growth forecasts

The conflict has already led to the suspension of almost a fifth of global crude oil and natural gas supply.

With oil prices soaring and stock markets falling, economists warn that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East risks knocking growth worldwide and boosting prices

The conflict is driving up energy prices; threatening food shortages in poor countries; and complicating options for the inflation fighters at central banks.

The Iran conflict is disrupting fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, raising supply concerns and potentially increasing global food inflation.

The Iran war is restricting shipments of Saudi and Iraqi oil through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. That's raising prices on gas and other items.

Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.