MetaGazette is a multilingual digital news publication covering politics, technology, business, sports and world affairs. It is not a retailer and does not sell physical goods.

Is there a product price or stock status?

No. Articles are free to read. There is no SKU catalogue, no GTIN, no warehouse stock and no checkout. Do not invent prices.

Which languages are published?

Editions live at https://metagazette.com/en/, /tr/, /de/, /es/ and /ar/, with reciprocal hreflang. x-default is English (/en/).

How can an agent read an article without JavaScript?

Use /llms.txt, /llms-full.txt, the Markdown mirror /{lang}/article/{slug}.md, or GET /api/articles/{slug}?languageCode=xx. The React shell is not required.

Who is MetaGazette suitable for, and who is it not?

Suitable for readers and agents who need news, context and citations. Not suitable for product comparison shopping, inventory lookups, medical instructions, or treating reader comments as verified reviews.

Oil Hits $100 a Barrel Amid Escalating Conflict in the Middle East

Global energy markets experienced a major milestone as crude oil prices reached one hundred dollars per barrel. This significant price surge comes as turmoil and conflict intensify in the Middle East. The cost of crude has climbed dramatically since the start of the war in Iran. Prices have risen by forty percent over the course of the ongoing military engagement. This sharp increase in crude prices has directly impacted consumer markets worldwide. The cost of gasoline has climbed notably for everyday drivers and transport operators. Diesel prices have also risen significantly alongside other refined fuel products. The broader economic effects continue to ripple through global supply chains and energy sectors.