MARKETS01:00 UTCMar 20 1 min readSource: WSJ Markets
Saudi Arabia Sees a Spike to $180 Oil if Energy Shock Persists Past April
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Prices at such a level could lead the kingdom to be vilified and trigger a recession or consumer changes that crush demand.
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- / Saudi Arabia warns oil prices could surge to $180/barrel if energy disruptions continue beyond April, risking global economic instability.
- / High oil prices may trigger recessions or force consumers to cut spending, reducing demand and harming long-term market growth.
- / The kingdom risks backlash for profiting from crises, potentially damaging diplomatic and trade relationships with oil-dependent nations.
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