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French Households Cut Spending Amid Oil Price Hikes

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Over 73 percent of eligible recipients applied for high oil price relief subsidies as of April 27, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. Brent crude prices rose approximately 3 percent, briefly exceeding $120 per barrel. The conflict is impacting fuel costs, with gas prices in California averaging $6.01 per gallon. Mediators in Pakistan are reviewing a modified proposal from Iran today. The potential closure of an Iranian port could disrupt global trade and increase prices for energy and fertilizers for several years. Analysts suggest a permanent end to the war is not imminent despite an open truce. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz could cost the world up to 10 billion meals a week. Rising energy prices are creating inflationary pressure, according to reports. Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren stated that insiders are profiting from information regarding the war.

Over 73 percent of eligible recipients applied for high oil price relief subsidies as of April 27, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. Brent crude prices rose approximately 3 percent, briefly exceeding $120 per barrel. The conflict is impacting fuel costs, with gas prices in California averaging $6.01 per gallon. Mediators in Pakistan are reviewing a modified proposal from Iran today. The potential closure of an Iranian port could disrupt global trade and increase prices for energy and fertilizers for several years. Analysts suggest a permanent end to the war is not imminent despite an open truce. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz could cost the world up to 10 billion meals a week. Rising energy prices are creating inflationary pressure, according to reports. Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren stated that insiders are profiting from information regarding the war. She noted that on March 23rd, 14 minutes before Donald Trump posted about conversations to end the war, traders placed bets. Warren specifically mentioned a $500 million bet on the price of oil. A recent survey by IFOP indicates that 60% of French citizens have already started or plan to reduce their summer vacation spending.

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CBS Standard FM Seoul

“지난달 27일 계시한 고유가 피해 지원금 1차 지급 신청 나을 만에 대상자의 73% 이상이 지원금을 신청한 것으로 나타났습니다. 행정안전부에 따르면... 1조 3413억 원으로 1인당 57만 원 정도를 받았습니다.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“According to an analysis by Bloomberg, a prolonged conflict with prices at the level of about 108 dollars per barrel would lead to a strong rise in inflation globally and negatively affect economic growth.”

CNA938 Singapore

“The price of Brent has doubled since the start of the US-Iran War and the WTI is up 90%.”

TOK FM

“Ropa zdróżała w tym tygodniu o 12%. Już ponad 60% dzieci w wieku 7-9 lat korzysta z platform społecznościowych i wideo, a wśród nastolatków odsetek ten sięga niemal 96%.”

Radio Svoboda

“the price of oil has jumped so high that countries are now simply not looking at these caps and are quite calmly buying oil at prices much higher than these caps.”

RTÉ Radio 1

“The rise yesterday we saw and then the drop. How much of this is based on the actual supply risk now at the moment versus an actual fear or speculation over what could prolong? I think it's both and I think it's mainly motivated by the supply crunch. The world is missing around 13 million barrels of oil every day.”

SRF 1 Switzerland

“we have already withdrawn 500 million barrels from global stocks. And by June, this could even increase to one billion barrels.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“цена на нефть зашкалит, то почнется мировая рецессия... и Россия тогда с бенефициаром превратится в лузера.”

SRF 1 Switzerland

“According to the investment bank Goldman Sachs, the prospects are relatively bad. The market will find a balance, but if there are no measures to reduce consumption, it will happen through price.”

Radio Svoboda

“увеличение энергозатрат привело к увеличению стоимости товаров импортных в первую очередь китайских. И все равно косвенно ударило по нефтеперерабатывающей отрасли Соединенных Штатов.”

NBC News Radio

“Drivers in California are paying more than anywhere else, with gas now averaging $6.01 in the Golden State.”

Business FM Russia

“current situations create too much uncertainty and too many risks for supply chains. Therefore, in the moment, the market felt that despite the seemingly general positive, the next month will be very difficult.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“російський бюджет свірствувався із прогнозами 69,5 доллару за баррель. Тобто, цю ціну, також, Росія думала получати, навіть в услові досі серйозних санкцій.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“російський бюджет свірствувався із прогнозами 69,5 доллару за баррель.”

Radio Svoboda

“это продлится в течение 3-4 месяцев, то российский бюджет в этом году То есть, году будет абсолютно безубыстрее.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“Now the New York Times reports that the Trump administration is in panic, real panic. They have practically lost all control over prices.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“Трампа – паніка, настояща паніка. вони practically потеряли любий контроль над цінами.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“Трампа – паніка, настояща паніка. вони практично потеряли любий контроль над цінами. Адміністрація Байдена в течение години по мільйону барів в день злікався з цих запасів”

Radio Svoboda UA

“Трампа – паніка, настояща паніка. вони практично потеряли любий контроль над цінами. Тому, це в цьому 3-4 млн. доларів, т.е. зараз вже 5-6.”

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