In the New York crude oil market on the 8th, international crude oil futures prices have temporarily risen to 1 barrel for the first time in 3 months due to concerns about supply shortages due to the view that demand for gasoline will increase. It has risen to the $ 123 level.
In the New York crude oil market, crude oil futures prices have continued to rise recently, and on the 8th, the international index WTI futures price temporarily rose to the $ 123 level per barrel for the first time in three months.
In the background of the high crude oil price, the supply of crude oil from Russia, which is subject to economic sanctions due to the military invasion of Ukraine, is stagnant, while the supply of gasoline is expected to increase in the summer when the number of road trips increases. There may be concerns about.
Market officials said, "In Shanghai, China, the strict restrictions on going out against the new coronavirus have been lifted, and there is a view that demand for crude oil will recover, which has also led to an increase in crude oil prices."
In the New York Stock Exchange, the Dow Jones Industrial Average temporarily dropped by more than $ 300 due to an increase in sell orders due to growing concerns about the impact of inflation on the economy due to high oil prices.
The closing price of the Dow Jones Industrial Average was $ 32,910,90, down $ 269,24 from the previous day.