Global oil prices spike to $120 amid Middle East instability
受中東局勢動盪影響，全球油價飆升至 120 美元
In late March 2026, global oil prices surged to $120 per barrel as rising geopolitical instability shook the international market.
在2026年3月底，由於地緣政治動盪衝擊國際市場，全球油價飆升至每桶120美元。
The primary cause of this volatility is an escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, particularly following direct strikes on Iranian infrastructure.
此次震盪的主因是美國、以色列與伊朗之間的衝突升級，特別是在伊朗基礎設施遭受直接攻擊之後。
Market anxiety is centered on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage that transports nearly 20% of the world's daily oil and LNG supply.
市場的焦慮集中在荷姆茲海峽，這是全球每日近20%石油與液化天然氣運輸的關鍵海上通道。
The economic consequences are far-reaching; as energy costs rise, the world faces increased inflationary pressures and the risk of stagflation.
其經濟後果影響深遠；隨著能源成本上升，全球面臨通膨壓力增加與停滯性通膨的風險。
While G7 nations are discussing the release of strategic oil reserves, experts warn that these stockpiles are limited.
儘管七大工業國組織正在討論釋出戰略石油儲備，但專家警告這些庫存有限。
For now, market uncertainty persists as world leaders struggle to de-escalate the situation, leaving the global economy in a fragile state.
目前，世界領導人難以平息事態，市場的不確定性依然存在，使得全球經濟處於脆弱狀態。
