Oil execs warn of long-term damage from Iran war as US downplays crisis

Senior oil executives and energy ministers in Houston warned that the U.S.-Israel war with Iran could have long-term negative effects on the global economy and energy markets, raising the prospect of tighter supplies and higher oil price volatility. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright downplayed the crisis, creating a divergence between industry concern and the government's public stance; this elevates geopolitical risk for energy-sector allocations and short-term price swings.

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Senior oil executives and energy ministers in Houston warned that the U.S.-Israel war with Iran could have long-term negative effects on the global economy and energy markets, raising the prospect of tighter supplies and higher oil price volatility. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright downplayed the crisis, creating a divergence between industry concern and the government's public stance; this elevates geopolitical risk for energy-sector allocations and short-term price swings.