Petrolul revine la 110 dolari pe baril, iar prețul gazelor se apropie de 90 de euro/MWh

Brent crude oil prices remain around $110 per barrel amid supply uncertainties due to the Iran conflict. Natural gas prices in Europe are also high, 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 elevated due to risk premiums and maritime transport costs. Analysts warn that while some sanctions on tankers may ease transport issues, the impact on prices is uncertain. Tensions in the Middle East continue to affect global gas markets, with LNG prices in Asia reaching their highest since December 2022. These developments could influence energy costs in Romania, although consumer prices may not rise proportionally. Stock markets are reacting negatively to these energy pressures, with declines noted across major indices.