Petrolul revine la 110 dolari pe baril, iar gazele se scumpesc puternic. De ce prețurile rămân ridicate, deși livrările din Golf și-au revenit

Brent crude oil prices hover around $110 per barrel, influenced by uncertainties from the Iran conflict and high maritime transport costs. Natural gas prices in Europe are also elevated, nearing €88/MWh. The U.S. Secretary of Energy noted that oil flows from the Persian Gulf have recovered to about 80% of pre-war levels, yet prices remain high due to risk premiums and potential Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping costs have surged, prompting the U.S. to consider allowing sanctioned tankers back into the market. Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East are impacting global gas markets, with LNG prices in Asia reaching their highest since December 2022. These energy price fluctuations could affect Romania's import costs and consumer prices, although not necessarily in direct proportion. Stock markets are reacting negatively, with declines noted across major indices.