Gulf oil disruption pushes crude above $100 as diesel prices surge
Saudi oil output has reportedly fallen to its lowest level since 1990 as the U.S.–Iran war chokes Gulf flows. U.S. diesel prices are 60% above prewar levels, while oil approaches $110, gold rebounds and stocks decline.
A sustained Gulf energy shock could intensify inflation, weaken economic growth and pressure central banks to keep interest rates higher.
Why 78 is a serious score
A score of 78 sits in DoomRadar's 61–80 band, which represents serious escalation or large-scale disruption. The score estimates potential severity and wider impact; it is not a probability or a forecast of losses.
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