US-Iran Conflict Sends Oil Prices Soaring Amid Rising Global Risks
The escalating conflict between the United States and Iran has sparked concerns about global energy supplies. US forces have targeted Iranian oil tankers, including a vessel near Kharg Island, home to Iran's main crude export terminal.
Goldman Sachs warns that if attacks on shipping in the Middle East broaden and intensify, oil prices could reach as high as $120 per barrel. The current price is not mentioned in the source, but this prediction highlights the potential for significant jumps in oil costs.
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