Miguel Gomez
Coverage of Miguel Gomez in the Nexus archive.
- Oil at $100 is pushing up costs from gas pumps to grocery aisles
Rising oil prices above $100 a barrel are increasing costs for gasoline and groceries as regional conflicts disrupt Middle East oil supplies. Companies and consumers face financial strain due to higher energy expenses impacting transportation, food production, and shipping.
- Gas, groceries and back-to-school items are where shoppers might see higher oil prices surface
Oil prices surpassed $100 a barrel amid renewed Middle East conflicts, likely increasing costs for gasoline, groceries, and school supplies. Higher fuel expenses and supply chain disruptions are straining consumers, with gasoline prices averaging $4.09 per gallon and food costs rising due to transportation and refrigeration demands.
- Colombia’s Next Finance Minister Signals a Sharp Turn Toward Markets
Colombia's next finance minister, Miguel Gomez, faces the worst fiscal situation in a generation and plans to shift policy toward market-oriented approaches, breaking from President Petro's stance.