U.S. oil CEOs warn Trump officials energy turmoil could worsen

Executives from major U.S. oil companies warned the Trump administration that the Iran-related war and continuing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could intensify the global energy crisis. That raises the risk of tighter oil supply, upward pressure on crude prices and increased volatility across energy and commodities markets, posing sector-wide downside risk and potential spillovers to broader markets.

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Executives from major U.S. oil companies warned the Trump administration that the Iran-related war and continuing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could intensify the global energy crisis. That raises the risk of tighter oil supply, upward pressure on crude prices and increased volatility across energy and commodities markets, posing sector-wide downside risk and potential spillovers to broader markets.