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Oil at $100 a Barrel – Forecasts for Economic Slowdown and Price Increases

Published March 26, 2026, 14:24
Oil at $100 a Barrel – Forecasts for Economic Slowdown and Price Increases

The price of oil at $100 a barrel for a prolonged period is expected to slow global economic growth and increase inflation, warns the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The rise in prices is due to the war in the Middle East. The bank estimates that a 10% increase in the price of oil is associated with a 0.1% decrease in global growth, while maintaining the price above $100 could reduce growth by 0.4% and increase inflation by 1.5%. Economies with high energy import costs and strong ties to the Gulf are particularly vulnerable. The OECD maintained its forecast for global growth at 2.9% for 2026, but acknowledges that the conflict could reduce growth by 0.3%.