Oil prices rise after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
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"The market isn't panicking. There is more clarity that so far, oil transport and production infrastructure hasn't been a primary target by any side."
— Saul Kavonic , Academic
"The turmoil and bombing across the Middle East will surely be a catalyst to disrupt oil distribution globally, which will inevitably lead to price hikes."
— Edmund King , Activist
"Because of Iran's threats, the strait is effectively closed."
— Homayoun Falakshahi , Academic
"is a worrying sign that bills for both homes and businesses could rise again"
— Jess Ralston , Executive
"The market isn't panicking."
— Saul Kavonic , Academic
"The jump in prices will feed through almost immediately."
— Robin Mills , Executive
"The turmoil and bombing across the Middle East will surely be a catalyst to disrupt oil distribution globally."
— Edmund King , Activist
"It will start to cascade into other prices such as food, agriculture, industrial commodities."
— Subitha Subramaniam , Academic
"This might slow the pace of monetary easing by major central banks, particularly in emerging markets, where policymakers tend to be more sensitive to swings in commodity prices."
— William Jackson , Executive
"Roughly one-fifth of global oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for world trade, meaning markets are more concerned with whether barrels can move than with spare capacity on paper."
— Jorge León , Other
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
President of the AA.
An analyst from the ship-tracking platform Kpler.
Jess Ralston is the head of energy at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit.
Senior vice president and head of geopolitical analysis at Rystad Energy.
Chief executive at Dubai-based consultancy Qamar Energy.
Head of energy research at MST Research.
Chief economist and head of investment strategy at Sarasin & Partners.
Chief emerging markets economist at Capital Economics.
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Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
Brent crude jumped by 13% during early trading as US-Israeli strikes on Iran raised fears of disruption to the Strait of Hormuz, a key global trade route.
Global oil prices increased after at least three ships were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran continues to launch strikes across the Middle East in response to ongoing attacks by the US and Israel.
Oil prices soared and stocks fell in Asia on Monday due to turmoil in the Middle East after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with the vital Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and several ships attacked.
Prolonged attacks in the Middle East are likely to result in higher prices for crude oil and gasoline, according to energy experts, as oil prices rise sharply due to supply disruptions.
Brent crude prices jumped 10% to about $80 a barrel over the counter on Sunday, as tanker traffic near the Strait of Hormuz halted amid Iran attacks and warnings from the IRGC.
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