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Higher gas, higher groceries? The economic ripple effects of the Iran conflict

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Rising tensions in Iran are starting to ripple through the global economy, and that could soon affect Canadians here at home. We're already seeing the cost of oil jump on the world market with higher prices at the gas pump likely to follow. It could even have an impact at the grocery store. Paul Martin, Saskatchewan business commentator and expert, is keeping a close eye on these developments and joins us on the show to break it all down.
10 Mar 12PM English Canada News Commentary

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