Here's what the next phase of the Iran war oil crisis could look like

HFI Research sees oil prices potentially rising past $150 a barrel as "panic buying" and hoarding sets in.

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• HFI Research says it believes oil prices are headed for a record-breaking run in several months.
• The research firm sees "panic buying" and hoarding as the world draws down crude supplies.
• Shortages could result in a "ripple effect" that pushes prices past $150 a barrel, it speculated.

The world may be about to enter the next chapter...