US weighs $200 oil price scenario

The US administration is studying the potential impact on the American economy if oil prices rise to as much as $200 per barrel.

According to Bloomberg sources, modeling a scenario in which energy prices surge sharply is a standard procedure during periods of heightened tensions and does not constitute a forecast․

The report notes that the purpose of this analysis is to ensure that US authorities are prepared for all possible scenarios, including a prolonged conflict.

According to the news agency, even before military operations against Iran began, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had expressed concern that the conflict could lead to higher oil prices and harm US economic growth. Moreover, Bessent’s advisers had also communicated these concerns to the White House.