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Global energy markets face volatility amid Middle East tensions
Global energy markets are facing significant volatility due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, specifically involving Iran and conflicts in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf. The closure of Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, which previously transported 4 to 5 million barrels daily, could reduce global oil supply by up to 4 percent. Experts warn that sustained attacks in these maritime routes could drive crude oil prices to $120 per barrel.
In response to rising fuel costs, various nations are implementing relief measures. Germany has announced a reduction in energy tax on gasoline and diesel by 14 cents per liter until the end of the year. Serbia is extending a 25 percent reduction in fuel excise duties for at least another seven days to protect consumer living standards. Hungary has approved a plan to provide monthly financial aid of 5,000 forints to owners of diesel vehicles with engines up to 110 kW to mitigate the price shock.
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the situation is critical as the country lacks strategic oil and fuel reserves. The European Commission has repeatedly warned that the nation is unprepared for a major energy crisis. Experts predict diesel prices in the region could rise significantly, potentially reaching 4 to 5 KM per liter, which would impact the costs of food, transport, and other essential goods.
Entities
Bosnia and Herzegovina · Drasko Acimovic · Emmanuel Macron · European Commission · G7 · Hungary · Nihad Harbaš · Peter Magyar · Serbia · Siniša Mali · Zdravko Milovanovic
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The closure of the Saudi East-West pipeline could reduce global oil supply by up to 4 percent. www.banjaluka.com · bijeljina.com · www.zenicablog.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The European Commission has warned that Bosnia and Herzegovina lacks strategic oil and fuel reserves to handle a major energy crisis. centralna.ba · 6yka.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Hungarian government will pay 5,000 forints monthly to owners of diesel cars with engines up to 110 kW. opserver.mk · zurnal.mk · biznisvesti.mk · makfax.com.mk · radiosarajevo.ba · +3 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The German government will reduce energy tax on gasoline and diesel by 14 cents per liter until the end of the year. fenix-magazin.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Continued attacks in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea could drive oil prices to $120 per barrel. www.banjaluka.com · bijeljina.com · www.zenicablog.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Hungarian government aims to provide direct aid to nearly one million diesel vehicle owners and their families. opserver.mk · zurnal.mk · biznisvesti.mk · makfax.com.mk · radiosarajevo.ba · +3 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Serbia will extend a 25 percent reduction in fuel excise duties for at least another seven days. insajder.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fuel prices in Bosnia and Herzegovina could rise by 10 to 30 fenings per liter in the coming weeks. www.banjaluka.com · bijeljina.com · www.zenicablog.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Diesel prices in Bosnia and Herzegovina could exceed four or even five KM per liter. centralna.ba · 6yka.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] France will organize a G7 meeting dedicated to energy issues in the coming weeks. etv.me