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imf warns of worst case scenario by 2027 oil at 125 middle east war escalates

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Escalating Middle East conflict threatens Strait of Hormuz passage, creating supply shortage for crude oil and LNG. Fertilizer prices rise, impacting food production. Impact is global but Asia faces first contraction. Channel: supply_shortage, input_cost.

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  • IMF warns oil could reach $125/bbl by 2027 if Middle East conflict escalates
  • Strait of Hormuz closure previously handled 20% of world crude oil
  • Fertilizer prices surged 30-40%
  • IMF adverse scenario: global growth 2.5% in 2026, inflation 5.4%
  • Chevron CEO predicts economic contraction starting in Asia
Sector verdictGLOBAL_ENERGYUpmagnitude 4/3 Β· confidence 4/5

Global energy index spikes 10-15% on crude and LNG surge.

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