Brent petroleum near 108 dollars per barrel after rising about 6.5%

Brent petroleum is approaching 108 dollars per barrel, after a gain of about 6.5%. This level represents highs not seen since May 22. The increase in crude prices reflects persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East region. Since the beginning of the conflict in the region, the accumulated gain of petroleum has already reached 48.65%, evidencing the significant impact that instability in the Middle East has had on global energy markets.