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In this Arabic interview, Dr. Omid Shokri, a faculty member at George Mason University, discusses the outlook for the oil market in 2024. He explains that while recent Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea have not yet disrupted supply or caused significant price spikes, continued attacks could force tankers to reroute, raising costs for consumers. He places the Red Sea issue within a broader geopolitical context, noting that tensions between Israel and Hamas, potential confrontations involving Iran, and the upcoming U.S. presidential election all pose risks that could push oil prices higher if they materialize. Shokri evaluates the recent OPEC+ voluntary production cuts, describing them as a continuation of the alliance’s 2022‑2023 strategy aimed at stabilising the market, but he questions whether they are sufficient given rising U.S. output (over 13 million barrels per day) and the prospect of increased supply from Brazil, Norway, Canada, and Venezuela. He stresses that the balance between supply and demand will determine price movements, with current Brent prices hovering around $78‑$79 per barrel. The interview concludes with an outlook that oil prices are likely to remain stable in the short term unless a major geopolitical flashpoint or a significant shift in production volumes occurs.

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