In Ankara, Turkey’s vice president Cevdet Yilmaz attributed the recent rise in global energy prices to actions by Israel. He argued that the conflict ignited by Tel Aviv sparked the price increase. Yilmaz described the war as beginning with an Israeli provocation. The statement links the regional fighting directly to broader market instability. He implied that the escalation could have lasting effects on energy costs worldwide. No specific policy response was outlined during the remarks.