The crisis in the Middle East could cost 14 million full-time equivalent jobs this year if the price of a barrel of oil exceeds the average for the start of the year by 50%.

The crisis in the Middle East could cost 14 million full-time equivalent jobs this year if the price of a barrel of oil exceeds the average for the start of the year by 50%.

The ILO warns that ongoing West Asia conflict could risk 38 million jobs globally due to rising fuel and fertiliser prices.