Chevron CEO: Oil Market Not Fully Reflecting Supply Disruption from Iran Conflict
Published on · Source: cnbc.com
AI Summary
Summarized by AI from the source belowChevron CEO Mike Wirth stated that the oil futures market has not fully accounted for the supply disruptions from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, where about 20% of the world's oil supplies typically flow. On Monday, oil prices fell 9%, with U.S. crude trading at approximately $89 per barrel and Brent at around $101. The August delivery contract for U.S. oil indicates a price of about $80, suggesting market expectations of easing disruptions. Wirth emphasized the current tightness in physical oil supply compared to futures contracts, highlighting a significant impact on inventories and production timelines if the strait resumes operations.
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