Economists are concerned about a potential rise in oil prices to $100 per barrel due to the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, which may negatively impact the economies of the USA, China, Europe, and Russia.

Economists are concerned about a potential rise in oil prices to $100 per barrel due to the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, which may negatively impact the economies of the USA, China, Europe, and Russia.

@meduzalive 01 Mar 2026, 16:08

Russian oil revenues may increase amid the crisis, but significant challenges related to logistics and tanker insurance could limit actual supplies.

@rybar 01 Mar 2026, 15:58

Brent crude oil prices rose by 10% to $80 per barrel due to the halt of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting the supply of crude oil and gas.

@meduzalive 01 Mar 2026, 15:49

Shipping costs in the Hormuz Strait are rising due to attacks on tankers, raising concerns in the markets, particularly in Europe, where panic may ensue due to dependency on oil supplies.

@rybar 01 Mar 2026, 15:22

Analysts believe that the US and Israeli attack on Iran will strengthen China's ties with Russia, jeopardizing China's oil purchases and exacerbating the economic crisis in the country.

@ostorozhno_novosti 01 Mar 2026, 15:19

Experts predict that the escalation of the conflict in Iran could lead to oil prices rising to $200 per barrel and negatively impact the global economy, while Russia may benefit from higher oil prices.

@bazabazon 01 Mar 2026, 11:38