Loren Scott: How the war in Iran could impact Louisiana’s energy economy

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As the war in Iran rattles global energy markets, local economist Loren Scott says the conflict could deliver unexpected upside for Louisiana’s economy. “For an energy state like ours, I see this as a relatively positive thing,” Scott tells Daily Report. The conflict has disrupted oil and natural gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz,

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