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Analyst Warns of Energy Crisis as Iran War Sends Oil Prices Soaring

Key Points
  • WTI oil prices surged 36% to $91.20 per barrel this week, the largest weekly increase since 1983.
  • Qatar's energy minister warned the Iran war could drive oil prices to $150 per barrel.
  • Handelsbanken analyst Christian Kopfer warned of a potential energy crisis and possible oil rationing.

Commodities analyst Christian Kopfer has warned of a potential energy crisis as oil prices surge following the Iran war. 20 per barrel - the largest weekly increase since statistics began in 1983, according to CNBC reports. Qatar's energy minister recently warned that the Iran war could drive oil prices to $150 per barrel.

Kopfer believes that while current price levels are concerning, the global economy can handle oil prices of $90-100 per barrel. The analyst's warning comes as Swedish consumers face higher gasoline prices due to the oil price surge triggered by the conflict.

will not end well if we get a situation where we need to ration oil

Christian Kopfer, Commodities analyst at Handelsbanken

the Iran war could drive oil prices to $150 per barrel

Qatar's energy minister, Energy Minister of Qatar

the global economy can handle oil prices of $90-100 per barrel

Christian Kopfer, Commodities analyst at Handelsbanken

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