Gulf oil keeps flowing at rising costs
Germany: As Iran halted the Strait of Hormuz at the onset of the conflict, fear arose that oil prices would surge, potentially destabilizing the global economy. However, seven months later, oil remains costly but not exorbitant, with analysts asserting the supply meets global requirements. This is largely due to alternative routes and pipeline capacity utilized by Saudi Arabia and other Gulf producers.
Despite this, the workarounds are costly and may not be sustainable, with Iran's continued attacks on key oil facilities posing a potential threat.
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