US EditionAsian Shares Are Mixed and Oil Prices Advance as Israel-Iran Crisis Escalates
- Over the weekend from June 14 to 16, hostilities intensified between Israel and Iran, including targeted strikes on Iranian oil infrastructure, further escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf area.
- This escalation follows Israel's strategy to weaken Iran's economy and deter proxy activities by targeting nuclear and energy infrastructure, raising fears of broader regional conflict.
- The attacks disrupted Iranian oil and gas production, including damage to the South Pars gas field and an oil refinery in Tehran, causing concern for global energy security and supply chains.
- Brent crude prices rose 7-10 percent, reaching US$75.93 a barrel by June 16 morning Singapore time, reflecting supply concerns and a geopolitical risk premium amid fears over the Strait of Hormuz.
- The conflict threatens wider economic impacts including rising fuel and consumer prices in oil-importing countries like Australia, potential delays to monetary easing, and increased freight and insurance costs globally.
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Israel's attack on Iran has greatly increased the price of crude oil, and the global economy is facing a severe setback. Above all, closing the Hormus road would have serious consequences. By Thomas Spinnler.
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Israel-Iran Conflict Impact On India: As the conflict between Israel and Iran is increasing, the prices of crude oil are also increasing at the international level, if this continues then the risk of inflation in the country may increase.
Since Israel's attack on Iran, crude oil prices have been rising and fuel and fuel oil prices have been rising. The EU and the US are alarmed - and want to act if necessary.
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