The effects of political tensions in the Middle East have reached the global energy market. Yesterday, Israel carried out an airstrike on the Hamas office in the Qatari capital Doha, targeting the organization’s top leadership.
Five people, including the son of senior Hamas leader Halil al-Haya and his aide, were martyred in the attack. Qatar described the attack as an attack on the country’s sovereignty and warned the international community that it would respond forcefully.
Immediately after the incident, crude oil prices rose in the global market. Delo TI crude oil prices increased by 0.6% and were at $62.63 per barrel. Similarly, the price of Brent crude oil also increased by 0.6% to $66.39 per barrel.
Energy experts say that political crises in the Middle East always affect global energy prices, and the current situation is a wake-up call for the market.
