Washington's economic offensive on Iran lifted oil above US$94 a barrel. Here is who gains and who pays for it across Latin America.
Latin America · ENERGY
Key Facts
—What happened The US announced ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran on August 24, 2026.
—How big a jump Brent settled at US$94.39 on Friday 21 August, up 0.65%.
—The real story Iran’s rial hit a record low of about 2.02 million per dollar on informal markets.
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