Exxon Mobil (XOM) CEO Predicts Higher Oil Prices Amid Iran Conflict

Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods stated that the oil market has not yet absorbed the full impact of the disruption caused by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. crude oil fell over 3% to $101.38 per barrel, while Brent was down about 2% to $108. Woods warned of a potential decline of 750,000 barrels per day in Exxon's production compared to 2025 if the strait remains closed. Approximately 15% of Exxon's total production is affected, and Woods anticipates that demand for oil will rise as strategic reserves deplete, which could further drive up prices.