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Kevin O'Leary warned that sustained oil prices at $95 a barrel for three months could drive U.S. gas prices to $6-7 per gallon, causing widespread concern among American consumers. He suggested that this threshold is not currently being approached, and noted that politicians from both parties are aware of these economic calculations and are therefore under significant pressure to resolve the ongoing conflict quickly.
O'Leary emphasized that the main issue lies in the Strait of Hormuz, drawing attention to its critical role in the situation.
O'Leary's perspective highlights the intricate ties between energy markets and geopolitical risks, a theme underscored in his prior analysis of how oil spans every economic sector amid heightened security costs stemming from the Iran threat to the Strait of Hormuz. His earlier projection that oil prices would stabilize between $60 and $70 also provides crucial context for evaluating the current volatility and its broader implications for the U.S. economy.