The Oil Trade: The Current Dynamics

Short-term indicators suggest a probable uptick in prices within the coming weeks Should the existing conflict escalate or broaden its scope, this price surge might sustain itself over the long term. Simultaneously, the ongoing strife between Israel and Palestinian forces could potentially hinder the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries from augmenting their oil production. In response to the situation, the GCC might even contemplate implementing further cuts if Israel's actions are perceived as excessive and detrimental to Palestinian civilians. Notably, the current scenario differs significantly from the 1973 oil embargo, as the GCC nations are inclined to avoid siding with Iran.

SPR…

”Our SPR has been drained, so we’ll become a buyer of oil from nations who hate us AT SOME POINT soon.” Tony Greer/TG Marcro

Just a thought… People are considering an extreme hypothetical situation, a targeted strike on Iran's nuclear facilities remains a possibility (albeit with a very low probability).

Such an event could lead to a substantial spike in oil prices.

The oil market's skew has significantly inverted, indicating that there's more demand for increased volatility in prices. In simpler terms, there's a relatively higher interest in bidding on options that would benefit from a sudden rise in oil prices. Despite the lack of a significant surge in oil prices, the options market signals that investors are willing to pay more for options that protect against a sudden upward swing in prices.