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Governments around the world are urgently taking measures to address the sharp rise in energy costs due to global supply disruptions caused by geopolitical conflicts. These measures range from boosting domestic production to imposing export restrictions.
Aluminum prices have seen a significant increase today, driven by rising fears of supply disruptions due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Futures contracts for aluminum on the London Metal Exchange rose by <strong>4%</strong> to <strong>$3,427.5</strong> per ton.
Oil prices jumped by 5.6% on Thursday, surpassing $108 per barrel due to increasing fears of supply disruptions stemming from ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. This rise follows a decline in prices during the previous session, reflecting market volatility influenced by regional events.
Oil prices have seen a significant increase of over 5%, recovering from previous losses due to escalating concerns about the impact of conflict in the Middle East on supply. Brent crude futures reached $107.48 per barrel.