"Regardless of the Crude Price and If We Continue Like This," a Rise in Refined Product Prices Is Expected Next WeekPhoto by Alimurat Üral on Pexels
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"Regardless of the Crude Price and If We Continue Like This," a Rise in Refined Product Prices Is Expected Next Week

CNN Portugal31 August 2026 at 11:04

The specialist Nuno Ribeiro da Silva analysed the impact of the latest US attacks on Iran on prices practiced in the energy market. According to the specialist, regardless of the crude price, if the current situation is maintained, a rise in refined product prices is expected next week. The analysis focuses on the impact of these attacks on the global energy market, although the article does not provide more details on the specific conclusions of Nuno Ribeiro da Silva.

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