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Petróleo quase chegou aos 120 dólares antes de G7 travar preços. Gás dispara 30%

Os ministros das Finanças do G7 estarão a considerar introduzir petróleo das suas reservas estratégicas no mercado para fazer face à grande subida dos preços. O crude reagiu com uma redução dos ganhos, mas, mesmo assim, continua a negociar acima dos 100 dólares.

Mar 09, 2026 &03310909202631; 08:31 UTC www.jornaldenegocios.pt Trending 3/5

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Negative for markets

Sentiment score: -35/100

High impact Immediate effect (hours)

WHAT THIS MEANS

Oil prices surged near $120/barrel before G7 intervention discussions, with natural gas jumping 30%. G7 finance ministers are considering releasing strategic petroleum reserves to stabilize markets, causing crude to retreat but remain above $100/barrel.

AI CONFIDENCE

75% High

SENTIMENT GAUGE

NEWS POWER SCORE

AFFECTED ASSETS

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Oil (WTI Crude)

CL=FCommodity

Expected to decline

G7 strategic reserve release discussions triggered profit-taking; crude retreated from $120 but remains elevated above $100

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Gold Futures

GC=FCommodity

High volatility expected

Energy complex volatility; natural gas surged 30% on supply concerns despite oil weakness

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Euro / US Dollar

EURUSDCurrency

Expected to decline

Higher energy costs pressurize eurozone inflation and economic growth expectations

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Euro Stoxx 50

^STOXX50EIndex

Expected to decline

European energy stocks benefit from high prices but broader market concerns about inflation and demand destruction

PRICE HISTORY

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⚡ SUGGESTED ACTION

Short crude oil on G7 intervention expectations with stop above $105; monitor natural gas separately as supply-driven. Consider hedging energy-intensive European equities given inflation pressures.

KEY SIGNALS

G7 strategic petroleum reserve intervention imminentOil price ceiling resistance near $120/barrelNatural gas volatility spike (+30%) signals supply stressPolicy intervention risk reducing upside momentum

SECTORS INVOLVED

EnergyUtilitiesTransportationConsumer Discretionary

Analysis generated on Mar 09, 2026 at 14:25 UTC

Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by artificial intelligence for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or solicitation. Original reporting by Jornal de Negocios. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Petróleo quase chegou aos 120 dólares antes de G7 travar preços. Gás dispara 30%

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