Oil Prices Could Hit $108 After US-Israeli Strikes on Iran Ports

Global oil markets are bracing for a potential surge to $108 per barrel following recent American-Israeli strikes on Iran.While Brent crude hit a six-month high of $73, analysts like Clemens Fuest suggest that USA shale production may cushion the global economic impact.Bloomberg warns that a total closure of the Strait of Hormuz remains a worst-case scenario for energy security.Shipping firm Hapag-Lloyd is currently rerouting vessels while experts like Vandana Hari monitor the daily flow of 13 million barrels of oil.
Published:1 Mar
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