Oil Market Prices Long-Term Uncertainty, Brent Above $107; Pakistan Faces Sustained Impact

Brent crude has surpassed USD107 a barrel, as oil markets increasingly price the prolonged duration of geopolitical and logistical risks, rather than just temporary supply shortages. Despite some physical supply recovery, constraints in routes like Hormuz and elevated shipping/insurance costs are creating a lasting risk premium. This shift suggests investors view current high prices as a long-term challenge, not a front-end event. For Pakistan, a sustained USD100-plus oil environment poses a significant threat to the import bill, inflation, and the external account, potentially pressuring the Rupee and bolstering gold's appeal as a hedge.

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