Guyana has been identified as one of a small group of energy-producing countries expected to benefit from rising oil prices linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, according to a Reuters analysis.
The report noted that while much of the global attention has centred on the economic impact of higher crude oil and natural gas prices following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, several oil-producing nations stand to gain from the surge in energy prices.
Guyana was listed alongside countries such as Argentina, Brunei, Gabon, Nigeria, Algeria and Malaysia as potential beneficiaries.
According to Reuters, the countries in this category share several characteristics that place them in a favourable position during periods of energy market disruption. These include the ability to export crude oil, produce refined fuels or meet domestic fuel needs, while some also benefit from liquefied natural gas (LNG) production.
The analysis further highlighted that a number of these countries have sizeable agricultural sectors, helping to cushion the effects of rising food prices that can result from increased costs for fertiliser, fuel and transportation.
Guyana’s growing oil sector has transformed the country into one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, with crude production continuing to expand from the Stabroek Block offshore developments.
The Reuters report suggests that countries with energy exports and stronger food production capacity are better positioned to weather the inflationary pressures being experienced by many net-importing nations as global markets respond to developments in the Middle East.
