Oil and gas: the prices jump at the top after the US attack on Iran. The fears weigh for the closure of the Hormuz Strait

John

By John

Oil is raised after geopolitical tensions with the attack on the United States in Iran And the latter’s threat to close the Hormuz Strait. The WTI rises 1.15% to $ 74.69 per barrel and Brent gains 1.12% to 77.88 dollars. In the past few hours the Brent and WTI have reached the highest levels since January, and then reduced the earnings. Since the beginning of the conflict, on June 13, Brent recorded a 13% increase while the WTI consolidated the earnings of about 10%.

The gas rises to 41.90 euros with the Hormuz closing threats

The price of the gas rises, in line with oil, after the attack of the United States at Iran and the threats of closing of the Hormuz Strait. In Amsterdam, at the start of the day, the prices earn 2% at 41.90 euros at Megawattora.

Gold is down at 3,356.19 dollars the ounce. The precious metal leaves 0.36%on the ground.