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Saudi officials warn oil prices could hit $180/barrel

6 articles | Updated 22h ago | Created 1d ago

Senior news outlets report that a new, grim "oil conflict" or price shock is imminent if the current geopolitical situation persists into next month's timeline for an official announcement of potential market disruption on March 27th; Saudi officials have confirmed this dire scenario could push crude oil prices up as high as $180 per barrel starting in April.

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    Saudi officials have confirmed a scenario where oil prices could reach $180 per barrel starting in April.
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    The Wall Street Journal reported this as the worst prediction made so far regarding an ongoing 'oil war'.
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    This price hike is conditional on continued conflict, with potential escalation expected if fighting persists into May (April).
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    Multiple international sources including The Guardian and major Turkish outlets are reporting convergence of these specific figures.
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    The scenario has been described as a nightmare or disaster by various news organizations.
[Mar 20, Today] 'Il prezzo del petrolio potrebbe arrivare fino a 180 dollari al barile' reported on Mar 20 at 10:41.
(Today) 'Wall Street Journal'a konuşan Suudi yetkililer...' (Gazeteoksijen) reported at Mar 20: 'Nisan ayından sonra petrol fiyatları 180 dolara çıkabilir'.
(Today) 'WSJ petrol senaryosunu açıkladı...' (Sozcu.com.tr) reported at Mar 20: 'Şimdiye kadar yapılan en kötü tahmin'.
(Today) 'Wall Street Journal...' (Topontiki.gr) reported at Mar 20: 'Εφιαλτικό σενάριο με το πετρέлαιο στα 180 δολάρια'.
(Today) 'Oil war scenario explained by Saudi officials...' (Dunya) reported at Mar 20: 'price to be announced next week'.
(Today) 'Son Dakika | Petrolün...' (Halktv.com.tr) reported at Mar 20: '180 dolar olacağı felaket senaryosu açıklandı'.