Economic Policy

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Energy & Hydrocarbons
The Hormuz Strait Crisis Drives European Energy Prices to Their Highest Levels Since 2015

The Hormuz Strait Crisis Drives European Energy Prices to Their Highest Levels Since 2015

The Spanish newspaper 'La Razón' reported that natural gas prices in the European market nearly doubled within 48 hours, following the Iranian threat to close the Hormuz Strait and the escalation of attacks in the Arabian Gulf region, leading to a sharp rise in global energy markets. According to the newspaper, the price of natural gas in Europe rose by 24% today, exceeding 57 euros per megawatt/hour, which represents nearly double its value in just two sessions, amid fears of supply disruptions through the strait that carries about a third of the world's gas and oil trade. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Mar 3, 2026echoroukonline.com
Regulatory & Legal
Zarouki calls from Barcelona for a balanced approach to spectrum pricing to support digital investment

Zarouki calls from Barcelona for a balanced approach to spectrum pricing to support digital investment

The Minister of Post and Telecommunications, Sid Ali Zarouki, confirmed that the spectrum policy represents a sovereign, economic, and strategic decision, emphasizing that spectrum pricing should not be limited to maximizing auction revenues but should focus on enhancing digital connectivity and stimulating economic growth. This was during his participation in the ministerial meeting at the Mobile World Congress 'MWC2026' held in Barcelona. The minister warned during the meeting dedicated to the topic of 'Challenges of frequency spectrums and renewing licenses for sustainable investment' that high fees on frequency spectrum could delay investment in digital infrastructure, especially regarding...

Mar 3, 2026echoroukonline.com
Regulatory & Legal
Zrouki from Barcelona: “Balanced Spectrum Pricing” is the Key to Digital Investment

Zrouki from Barcelona: “Balanced Spectrum Pricing” is the Key to Digital Investment

The Minister of Post and Telecommunications, Sid Ali Zrouki, confirmed that the spectrum policy represents a sovereign, economic, and strategic decision, emphasizing that spectrum pricing should not be limited to maximizing auction revenues but should focus on enhancing digital connectivity and stimulating economic growth, during his participation in the ministerial meeting at the Mobile World Congress “MWC2026” held in Barcelona. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Mar 3, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Shipping costs for oil reach record levels as navigation in the Strait of Hormuz halts

Shipping costs for oil reach record levels as navigation in the Strait of Hormuz halts

Global oil and gas shipping costs surged today, Tuesday, to unprecedented levels following the halt of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating confrontation between the United States and Iran, and targeting of ships in the region, leading to widespread disruption in energy and maritime transport markets. Data from the London Stock Exchange Group, as reported by Reuters, showed that the cost of chartering supertankers to transport two million barrels of crude from the Middle East to China reached $423,736 per day on Monday, the highest level ever recorded. This figure is nearly double the price recorded on Friday, continuing gains from the six-year high recorded last week. View the full content on...

Mar 3, 2026echoroukonline.com