Dr. Fereidun Fesharaki forecasted that the long-term oil price would remain around $70 per barrel. He cited strong supply-demand fundamentals and increasing carbon costs. Geopolitical issues had minimal impact on supply due to OPEC’s excess capacity. Additionally, he discussed how evolving demands, especially from electric vehicles, and gas prices are affecting the market.
Oil Price Today (March 18): Crude oil dips over 1% despite Iran war entering day 19. Here are two reasons why
Oil prices dipped Wednesday following a rise in US crude inventories. However, ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz, suggest prices may climb.