US-Israeli Airstrikes on Iran Send Crude Oil Surging to $83 a Barrel
US-Israeli attacks on Iran drive crude oil higher and reignite fears of a global energy crisis. The Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of global oil production transits, is at the center of all concerns.
| Countries | Iran, États-Unis, Israël, Qatar, Arabie Saoudite |
|---|---|
| Sector | Pétrole, Gaz, GNL |
| Theme | Politique & Géopolitique, Sécurité énergétique |
US and Israeli airstrikes against Iran have sent energy commodity prices surging, reviving the specter of a global crisis comparable to the 1970s. Brent crude reached $83 a barrel Tuesday morning. Daily freight rates for liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers surged more than 40% after Qatar suspended production Monday.
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