Aftermath of a Crisis
Portafolio Director 03.09.2026 18:17 Updated: 03.09.2026 18:17

TL;DR
- Oil prices reached $119 per barrel, a 2022 high, due to Middle East conflict.
- Hostilities in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, are the primary cause.
- Threats to oil supply routes have increased insurance costs and halted tanker traffic.
- Production fields may be forced to shut down if a quick resolution is not found.
- Analysts predict oil prices could reach $150 or even $200 per barrel.
- Colombia faces higher costs for imported gas but benefits from increased oil revenue, though gasoline prices may significantly rise.