伊朗未封霍尔木兹海峡 油价暴跌逾7% 创近三年来最大单日跌幅

Group 1 - International oil prices experienced a significant drop, with Brent and WTI crude futures both falling over 7%, marking the largest single-day decline since August 2022 [1] - Brent crude futures closed at $71.48 per barrel, down $5.53, while WTI closed at $68.51 per barrel, also down $5.53 [1] - The market's initial fears of a disruption in oil supply due to potential Iranian actions were alleviated when Iran targeted a U.S. military base in Qatar instead of oil infrastructure [1][2] Group 2 - Iran's decision to strike a military base rather than oil facilities may signal a desire to de-escalate tensions and avoid a broader conflict [2] - Energy market consultancy Energy Aspects noted that the attack on a well-defended base without casualties could indicate Iran's intention to avoid full-scale conflict [2] - The attack did not disrupt oil and LNG transportation from Qatar, and U.S. military bases reported no additional attacks [2] Group 3 - Despite the geopolitical tensions, some vessels adjusted their routes, with at least two supertankers turning around near the Strait of Hormuz [3] - Major international oil companies, including BP, TotalEnergies, and Eni, have withdrawn some staff from Iraqi oil fields due to the situation [3] - Historical context suggests that while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are common, they have not previously led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz [3] Group 4 - U.S. President Trump urged the Energy Department to increase domestic oil production to mitigate potential price spikes due to Middle Eastern tensions [3] - Investors are reassessing the "geopolitical risk premium" in oil prices, with HSBC indicating that Brent could briefly rise above $80 per barrel if the risk of closure in the Strait of Hormuz increases [3]