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WTI rises to $103 on Middle East tensions; Ecuador's discount oil limits gains
ExpresoLO·EC·about 11 hours ago
WTI crude exceeded $104/bbl on September 14, while Ecuadorian crude is now priced 68.5% above the level assumed in the 2026 national budget. The surge reflects broader global supply tightness and directly improves Ecuador's fiscal position, though it also raises domestic fuel subsidy costs.