Oil prices seesaw as Trump sends mixed messages on what’s next in Iran

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🗞️ Driving the news: Global oil markets swung sharply as Donald Trump delivered mixed messages about the ongoing conflict with Iran
• The crisis has pushed Brent crude close to $120 per barrel before prices dropped back below $90 by the end of trading

🔭 The context: The volatility comes as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz threaten one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints
• Roughly 20% of global oil supply normally passes through the strait, but shipping disruptions and security threats have slowed exports
• Meanwhile, Group of Seven leaders are considering releasing emergency oil reserves to stabilize markets

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Geopolitical shocks that spike oil prices often reinforce dependence on fossil fuels and trigger emergency supply measures
• These disruptions can slow the transition to cleaner energy systems by encouraging short-term increases in oil production and consumption

⏭️ What’s next: Markets will closely watch whether oil shipments resume through the Strait of Hormuz and whether the G7 taps strategic reserves
• Prolonged conflict could push prices higher again and intensify global inflationary pressures

💬 One quote: “There is simply no substitute for restoring access through the Strait of Hormuz.” Angie Gildea, Global Head of Oil and Gas at KPMG

📈 One stat: The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve holds about 415 million barrels, equal to less than four days of global oil demand

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