Katar warnt davor, dass sich der Ölpreis auf 150 Dollar pro Barrel verdoppeln und „die Volkswirtschaften der Welt zum Einsturz bringen“ könnte.

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Qatar’s energy minister, Saad al-Kaabi, has warned that oil prices could exceed $150 per barrel due to escalating Middle East conflicts, potentially leading to a global economic downturn. Crude prices have already surged over 7% to above $90, with fears of further increases if production is disrupted. Kaabi noted that prolonged conflict could impact global GDP growth and lead to energy shortages. The situation is exacerbated by Iran’s recent attacks on oil infrastructure, threatening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of the world’s oil is transported. Analysts predict that sustained high energy prices could push inflation rates up and affect household energy bills, with potential increases in petrol prices and overall economic instability if the conflict continues.

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