Global Shock - Joe Blogs

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Oil prices are rising again as tensions in the Middle East escalate and the risk of disruption to global energy supplies increases.

Around 20% of the world's oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, making it one of the most important energy chokepoints on the planet. If the conflict intensifies and tanker traffic is disrupted, analysts warn that oil prices could rise towards $100 per barrel.

But if oil prices surge, the impact on the global economy will not be the same everywhere.

In this video we look at who the winners and losers could be if oil reaches $100.

Some economies could face higher inflation, rising energy costs and slower economic growth. Others could actually benefit from higher oil revenues.

In this video we discuss:

• Why the Strait of Hormuz is so important for global oil supply
• Why oil prices are rising
• Which countries could be hit hardest by higher oil prices
• The potential impact on China, India and Asia
• What rising oil and LNG gas prices mean for Europe and the UK
• The impact on the United States, Canada and Australia
• Why higher oil prices could boost revenues for major oil exporters
• The role of Russian oil exports and floating oil storage
• Why India may increase purchases of Russian crude again
• How rising oil prices could affect inflation, interest rates and the global economy

Energy markets are extremely sensitive to geopolitical events, and disruptions in the Middle East have historically triggered some of the biggest oil shocks in modern history.

If oil prices do move towards $100 per barrel, the consequences could reshape global energy markets and the balance of economic power.