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imf chief georgieva much worse outcome if conflict drags into 2027 oil hits 125
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AI-generatedThe article warns of a prolonged Middle East conflict driving oil to $125/bbl via supply disruption (Strait of Hormuz closure). This directly impacts crude oil prices and downstream refined products. Higher oil feeds into fertilizer costs (already up 30-40%), raising food prices. The channel is supply_shortage and input_cost. Impact is global but especially acute for Asian net importers. Winners: oil producers (Chevron, OPEC+). Losers: energy-importing EM economies, food/fertilizer buyers.
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- IMF warns oil could reach $125/bbl if Middle East conflict continues into 2027.
- IMF adverse scenario: global growth slows to 2.5%, inflation rises to 5.4%.
- Chevron Chairman notes potential oil supply shortages due to Strait of Hormuz closure.
- Fertilizer costs already 30-40% higher, could increase food prices by 3-6%.
- IMF previous forecast: growth 3.1%, inflation 4.4% now considered non-viable.
Brent reaches $110-120/bbl within 1-4 weeks if disruption persists.
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