Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US will not intervene in oil markets but may release additional crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, signaling potential near-term supply management rather than direct market intervention. He also indicated Iranian oil already en route could be unsanctioned, implying an incremental near-term supply increase that could cap upside in oil prices and affect energy-sector positioning.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US will not intervene in oil markets but may release additional crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, signaling potential near-term supply management rather than direct market intervention. He also indicated Iranian oil already en route could be unsanctioned, implying an incremental near-term supply increase that could cap upside in oil prices and affect energy-sector positioning.
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