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Oil prices in flux as tensions rise in the Middle East

2025/6/16
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Robin Mills: 我认为，如果说有什么令人惊讶的话，那就是油价的涨幅可能还不够大。海湾地区存在严重的危机，实际上是战争，每天出口2000万桶石油，占世界供应量的五分之一。多年来，人们一直担心冲突会中断石油供应。首要的担忧是伊朗自身的石油出口中断，无论是由于破坏还是由于制裁的加强。如果中国无法从伊朗获得石油，它将需要从其他地方获得。更广泛的担忧是，伊朗最终是否会通过袭击其他地方的石油基础设施或封锁航运来报复以色列的袭击，从而影响海湾地区2000万桶石油的供应？

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The recent missile strikes between Israel and Iran have sent oil prices fluctuating. Concerns exist about potential disruptions to Iranian oil exports and possible retaliatory actions affecting overall Gulf oil production. The International Atomic Energy Agency will also be discussing the Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.
  • Missile strikes between Israel and Iran causing oil price fluctuations
  • Concerns about disruption to Iranian oil exports (1.5 million barrels/day to China)
  • Potential for Iranian retaliation impacting Gulf oil production (20 million barrels/day)
  • International Atomic Energy Agency to discuss Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear sites

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From the BBC World Service: The price of oil is in flux as fears ease over a wider war in the Middle East. There have been days of missile strikes between Israel and Iran, and crude jumped by as much as 13% on Friday after Israel hit Iranian military and nuclear sites. Prices have since fallen back. We'll hear more about the market movements. Plus, the inaugural direct flight from the U.S. to Greenland touched down this weekend.