Prețul petrolului Brent depășește 100 de dolari pe baril, pe fondul intensificării conflictului din Orientul Mijlociu

Brent crude oil prices surpassed $100 per barrel due to escalating Middle East conflict, raising concerns over supply disruptions. The price rose to $100.19, marking a significant increase since early August. Attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi energy targets have intensified fears of further conflict affecting oil transport routes, particularly through the critical Strait of Hormuz. Financial institutions are adjusting their price forecasts amid rising geopolitical risks. While increased production from non-OPEC countries may alleviate some pressure, sustained high oil prices could contribute to inflation, impacting consumers and businesses alike. The market remains sensitive to developments in the region and potential supply chain disruptions.