Oil prices fall on expectations of the Strait of Hormuz reopening5% lower, 12,000,000barrels passed through
6month 17–18day, expectations spread that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen, and international oil prices fell 5%, recording a 3-month low. A U.S. official’s statement that more than 12,000,000barrels had passed through the strait served as the catalyst.
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Oil prices 6month 17day–18day on expectations that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen, recording a 5% decline and a 3-month low. Investors are focusing on price volatility because of the possibility of increased supply.
U.S. officials said that on 6month 18day, more than 12,000,000barrels of crude oil had entered the market through the strait. The announcement triggered an immediate market reaction and intensified selling.
Expectations of the Strait of Hormuz reopening spread as easing tensions in the Middle East coincided with news of an agreement between the United States and Iran. There was speculation that this trend could alter the outlook for global oil supply and demand.
WTI and Brent prices both declined. The sharp drop in oil prices was cited as a factor increasing short-term volatility in the energy market.
Some market participants forecast that increased supply resulting from the reopening of the strait could weigh on prices in the short term. Conversely, the view remains that the effect would be minimal if the inflow of supply is limited.
6month 17~18day's news served as major news in the international energy market, and the situation regarding passage through the strait and additional announcements are expected to affect the direction of prices going forward.
Sources: Reuters,CNBC Top News
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