Petrolul trece de 108 dolari. Două lovituri în Golf amenință să blocheze rutele de aprovizionare

Oil prices surged past $108 per barrel following a commercial vessel incident in the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi Arabia's temporary closure of a key pipeline. Concerns are rising over the impact of ongoing conflicts on major oil transport routes. Brent crude for October and November deliveries increased by over 3%, while U.S. WTI rose by approximately 2.3%. The situation worsened after a vessel was struck, resulting in casualties and highlighting the risks of maritime trade in the region. The U.S. has conducted strikes against Iranian coastal areas, complicating negotiations over the Strait. Meanwhile, the closure of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline limits alternative transport options, exacerbating supply issues. The volume of oil passing through the Strait has plummeted from 20 million barrels per day to about 7 million, affecting consumer prices significantly, with diesel exceeding $6 per gallon in the U.S.