【环球财经】以伊冲突推高地缘政治风险溢价 国际油价13日上涨超7%

Geopolitical Impact on Oil Prices - The military strikes by Israel against Iran have heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East, leading to significant fluctuations in international oil prices, with a closing increase of over 7% on June 13 [1][3] - As of the close on June 13, light crude oil futures for July delivery rose by $4.94 to $72.98 per barrel, marking a 7.26% increase, while Brent crude for August delivery increased by $4.87 to $74.23 per barrel, a 7.02% rise [1] Market Reactions and Concerns - Investors are concerned about potential retaliatory actions from Iran, which could escalate military conflicts and disrupt oil supplies, particularly if Iran targets U.S. or Israeli interests [3][5] - The price of oil briefly surged by 12% to over $77 per barrel due to fears of Iranian retaliation, indicating a shift in market focus from trade policies to geopolitical tensions [3] Oil Supply and Production Insights - Reports indicate that Israel's military actions have not yet disrupted Iran's oil infrastructure, allowing Iran to continue exporting oil [5] - Iran's average daily oil production was reported at 3.305 million barrels in April, and the International Energy Agency is monitoring the situation closely [4][5] Strategic Reserves and Market Stability - The International Energy Agency has 1.2 billion barrels of emergency oil reserves available, which could be utilized if necessary [5] - Analysts suggest that if Iranian oil production is temporarily interrupted, other OPEC countries could increase production to compensate, and the U.S. could release strategic oil reserves if market conditions tighten [5] Inflation and Price Projections - Rising energy prices could reverse the recent trend of declining inflation, with current comfortable oil price levels identified between $60 and $65 per barrel [6] - If tensions escalate and Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices could potentially spike to $120 per barrel, significantly impacting inflation rates in the U.S. [6]