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📊 Crude Oil (WTI): Geopolitics Once Again Drives the Market
Chris Wright's statement highlights a key issue — gasoline prices in the U.S. will remain under pressure until stable transit through the Strait of Hormuz resumes. This is one of the most important oil supply routes in the world, so any disruptions are immediately reflected in global prices.
The current situation creates a "risk premium" effect, where the market prices in additional costs due to uncertainty and potential supply disruptions. In the short term, this supports an upward trend in WTI, even without significant changes in demand or inventories.
📈 Conclusion: As long as logistical risks persist, oil prices will remain volatile with an upward bias. For investors, this is a signal to closely monitor geopolitical news, as they are currently the main driver of the market.