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Crude oil prices surge for fifth consecutive day, exceeding $77 amid Pentagon’s Middle East deployment

by August 12, 2024
written by August 12, 2024

US crude oil prices have surged for the fifth straight day, surpassing $77 per barrel.

This climb is driven by heightened geopolitical tensions following the Pentagon’s decision to bolster military forces in the Middle East due to escalating threats from Iran towards Israel.

The recent surge underscores the impact of geopolitical developments on global oil markets.

WTI and Brent prices rise

The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil for September delivery closed at $77.69 per barrel, marking an 85-cent increase or 1.11% rise. This brings WTI’s year-to-date gain to 8.4%.

Meanwhile, Brent crude for October delivery rose by 74 cents, or 0.93%, to $80.37 per barrel, pushing its year-to-date gain to 4.3%.

The persistent rise in oil prices reflects mounting concerns over geopolitical instability in the Middle East.

The US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has responded to these tensions by deploying a carrier strike group, including F-35 fighter jets, to the region.

Additionally, a guided-missile submarine has been repositioned closer to the Middle East, signaling increased readiness for potential conflicts and further driving up oil prices.

OPEC’s demand forecast adjustments

Despite the climb in crude oil prices, the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has revised its global demand growth forecast downward by 135,000 barrels per day due to weakening consumption in China.

However, this downward adjustment has not tempered market enthusiasm, which remains focused on geopolitical risks that could disrupt oil supply chains.

Phil Flynn, a senior market analyst at Price Futures Group, highlighted the market’s strong reaction to geopolitical risks, despite OPEC’s cautious outlook on demand growth.

Flynn also pointed out that the market is likely facing a supply deficit due to declining inventories, which could sustain high prices in the near term.

Natural gas and gasoline prices are on the rise

The broader energy market is also experiencing upward trends, with both natural gas and gasoline prices rising. The September contract for natural gas closed at $2.23 per thousand cubic feet, a 9-cent increase or 4.39% rise, though it remains down nearly 11% for the year.

Similarly, RBOB gasoline for September delivery rose by over 2 cents, or 1.13%, to $2.41 per gallon, marking a year-to-date increase of approximately 15%.

The recent rally in crude oil prices follows a strong finish to the previous week, with US crude ending more than 4% higher after a four-week decline.

This rebound was supported by a recovery in the stock market, which had previously experienced a brief sell-off driven by recession fears. Additionally, the Bank of Japan’s recent decision to slightly raise interest rates provided further support to the oil market.

As geopolitical tensions persist and global demand forecasts shift, the energy markets remain volatile, with oil prices expected to continue reflecting these dynamic factors.

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