How One Missile Strike Can Disrupt Global Energy Markets Overnight
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The geopolitical events are highly sensitive to the energy markets worldwide, more so when it is relating to the oil producing regions. Any single missile attack on major infrastructures like refineries, pipelines or export terminals can instantly cause the supply expectations to be disrupted. Since the energy markets rely on real time information and speculation, one of the traders will respond fast to the threats. The outcome is usually a sharp increase in oil and gas prices that can impact economies, transportation prices, and the cost of fuel to consumers in a few hours.