Chevron CEO: Oil Market Not Fully Reflecting Supply Disruption from Iran Conflict

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Chevron 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.