Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days
Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.
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Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.
Qatar's Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi warns that escalating Middle East tensions could lead to a significant global energy crisis, with oil prices potentially surging to $150 per barrel if supply routes remain disrupted.
Following Qatar's warning about potential Gulf production halts due to the Iran conflict, oil prices have surged, with Brent crude climbing over 4% to trade above $89 a barrel.
Oil prices have reached a two-year high following Qatar's warning that escalating Middle East tensions could lead to a halt in Gulf oil and gas production within days.
Oil prices have risen to their highest level in over two years after Qatar's Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi warned that Gulf oil and gas exporters might halt production within days due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Qatar's Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi warns that all Gulf energy producers may halt exports within weeks if the Iran conflict continues, potentially driving oil prices to $150 per barrel.
Oil prices surged after Qatar's Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi warned that Gulf oil and gas exporters might halt production within days due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Qatar's Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi forecasts that crude oil prices could reach $150 per barrel within two to three weeks if the Iran conflict continues and disrupts Gulf energy exports.
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