Oil prices would be far lower without Middle East conflict

Since the Middle East war began, crude oil prices have far exceeded the levels they would reach without this conflict.

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Prices would be around significantly lower levels, reflecting fundamental supply-demand equilibrium.

This geopolitical risk premium weighs on the global economy and energy inflation.

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