The last oil that made it through Hormuz before the war began is starting to hit the market. In a few weeks we will see the full effects of losing 20 percent of the world's oil supply.
Wall Street is in total denial.
Re: over a cliff
Posted by Coppers Dad on May 12, 2026, 4:54 am, in reply to "over a cliff"
Re: over a cliff
Posted by cs on May 12, 2026, 8:55 am, in reply to "over a cliff"
the futures price is just that...on paper and what is hoped it is at a certain future date. the actual spot price to buy oil is between 150-200 dollars and above right now depending on type and grade and country. ask japan.
and trump can only pump from the strategic reserve for so long.