Chevron CEO says physical shortages in oil supply to begin appearing

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth warned that closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger physical oil supply shortages globally, affecting the 20% of world crude that passes through the chokepoint. The statement implies a significant upside risk to crude prices and broader energy market volatility if disruption materializes. This is a market-wide geopolitical supply shock with potential spillovers across transportation and commodity costs.

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Chevron CEO Mike Wirth warned that closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger physical oil supply shortages globally, affecting the 20% of world crude that passes through the chokepoint. The statement implies a significant upside risk to crude prices and broader energy market volatility if disruption materializes. This is a market-wide geopolitical supply shock with potential spillovers across transportation and commodity costs.