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The war in the Middle East drives oil prices above $100 a barrel

The war in the Middle East drives oil prices above $100 a barrel

As most forecasts indicated, the war in the Middle East surged oil prices to nearly $120 a barrel for the first time in three years after its first week, prompting some countries to take measures that may help mitigate the war's impact on oil supplies, especially in Europe, amid fears of a greater impact if the conflict prolongs...

Mar 9, 2026al24news.dz
European meeting on Thursday to discuss the impact of the war in the Middle East on the energy sector

European meeting on Thursday to discuss the impact of the war in the Middle East on the energy sector

A spokesperson for the European Commission stated on Monday that the parties involved in coordinating oil and gas supplies in the European Union will meet on Thursday to discuss the situation in the Middle East. These groups are expected to monitor the impact of the war in the Middle East on the energy sector and discuss the latest assessments from member countries regarding oil supplies, following the American-Israeli war on Iran...

Mar 9, 2026al24news.dz
Crude oil prices exceed $100 per barrel

Crude oil prices exceed $100 per barrel

Crude oil prices have surpassed the $100 per barrel mark for the first time in over three and a half years. The price of Brent crude reached $101.19 shortly after trading resumed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, up 9.2 percent from last Friday's closing price of $92.69. West Texas Intermediate crude was sold at $107.06 per barrel, a 16.2 percent increase from last Friday's closing price of $90.90.

Mar 9, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Desalination could cover 67% of drinking water in Algeria by 2030

Desalination could cover 67% of drinking water in Algeria by 2030

Professor Ibrahim Mouhouch, a member of the National Council for Scientific Research and Technology and an expert in water economy and management, revealed that seawater desalination is expected to cover about 67 percent of drinking water needs in Algeria by 2030, up from approximately 47 percent currently, in a move that would alleviate pressure on water resources allocated to agricultural activities. Mouhouch explained, during his appearance on the 'Multimedia Economy' program on Algerian radio, that this shift in drinking water sources will allow for greater allocation of water resources to the agricultural sector, thereby enhancing agricultural production capabilities in the country. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

Mar 9, 2026echoroukonline.com
Oil Approaches $120 as Tensions Rise in the Strait of Hormuz

Oil Approaches $120 as Tensions Rise in the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices surged by more than 25 percent to reach their highest levels since mid-2022, with Brent crude futures rising by about $24.96, or 27 percent, to $117.65 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude increased by $25.72, or 28.3 percent, to $116.62 per barrel, marking the largest daily price jump ever. According to trading data, West Texas Intermediate crude rose by 31.4 percent, hitting a session high of $119.48 per barrel, while Brent crude reached $119.50, up 29 percent. This increase follows strong gains last week, with Brent crude rising by 27 percent, while WTI jumped...

Mar 9, 2026echoroukonline.com

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