Why Israel-Iran war push up oil prices?
Read on the website Vestnik KavkazaAn escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has rattled global markets, pushing oil prices sharply higher.
Global oil prices jumped by up to 13% on June 13 as the Israel-Iran conflict ramped up. The benchmark Brent crude jumped from $65 per barrel to a range of $72-74 per barrel.
Over the next two days, media reports predicted that if fighting in the Middle East escalates, oil prices could rise significantly, potentially reaching $130 per barrel or even $300 in extreme scenarios.