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IMF forecasts 100 percent oil spike, 200 percent gas jump if Middle East conflict persists

April 15, 2026·Economy Middle EastEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

A prolonged Middle East conflict could trigger severe energy price shocks—oil doubling and gas tripling—that would significantly inflate input costs for GCC petrochemical, manufacturing, and power sectors while potentially boosting hydrocarbon exporters' revenues in the near term. However, sustained geopolitical instability risks deterring foreign investment, disrupting supply chains, and creating macroeconomic volatility that could offset energy windfall gains across diversified GCC portfolios. GCC investors should monitor conflict developments closely and reassess exposure to energy-dependent sectors versus defensive assets and non-hydrocarbon growth opportunities.

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