Brent crude oil prices exceeded 100 dollars following new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important maritime routes for crude oil transportation in the world. This increase comes at a time of high geopolitical tension in the Persian Gulf region.
Eurostat data reveals that European countries are major importers of crude oil, with significant consumption levels that make them vulnerable to fluctuations in international prices. Europe's energy dependence on crude oil imports continues to be an important economic reality.
The Eurostat analysis makes it possible to identify which European countries are most exposed to this dependence on imported oil. Some European Union Member States have higher levels of imports, making them particularly sensitive to supply crises or price increases in the global market.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway through which a large percentage of the world's oil passes. The new attacks in the region have been fueling concerns about the stability of energy supply to Europe and the impact on crude prices in international markets.
