Prețul petrolului a crescut la cel mai înalt nivel din luna mai. Previziunile experților sunt sumbre • Newsweek România

Oil prices have surged to their highest level since May due to increased attacks on key maritime routes in the Middle East, raising supply concerns. Brent crude reached $108.6 per barrel, while U.S. WTI rose to $103.45, marking a nearly 13% weekly increase. The situation is exacerbated by Houthi rebels taking control of Yemen's Mocha port, threatening Red Sea traffic. Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have also escalated, with U.S. President Trump warning of potential military action against Iran. These developments are impacting consumer prices in the U.S., with diesel surpassing $6 per gallon. Analysts predict further price increases, while OPEC has lowered its global oil demand growth forecasts for 2026.