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War in Iran drives oil past $120, threatens Finland

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What is the exact current Brent crude oil price and how has it evolved over time?
What is the precise percentage of global oil and LNG that transits the Strait of Hormuz?
How long will the conflict last and what will be the actual oil price trajectory?
What is the status of the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and its impact on Iran's political stability?
How will Finland's economy specifically be affected by the war and the Strait of Hormuz closure?
Brent crude oil price after the conflict escalationfactual

Brent crude oil price was $106 per barrel as of Monday morning.

According to www.aljazeera.com
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Brent Crude surged past $120 per barrel following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on 4 March 2026.

According to en.wikipedia.org

Context: The price difference may reflect different time points or reporting dates, but it affects the perceived severity of the energy crisis.

Percentage of global oil and gas passing through Strait of Hormuzfactual

About 25 to 30 percent of global oil and 20 percent of liquefied natural gas pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

According to www.imf.org
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About 20% of global oil and gas supplies transit through the Strait.

According to www.aljazeera.com

Context: The discrepancy affects the assessment of the global supply disruption's magnitude.

Duration of the war and oil price scenariosfactual

If short-lived, Brent crude reaches $65 per barrel by year-end; if long, oil prices could rise to around $130 per barrel in Q2.

According to www.aljazeera.com
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Two scenarios: short (4-7 days) with oil spike fading, or long (forever war) with further escalation. Specific price levels not given.

According to think.ing.com

Context: Different scenario analyses lead to different expectations for economic impact and policy responses.

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