Group 1 - The recent volatility in the international crude oil futures market is driven by geopolitical factors in the Middle East, leading to a significant price increase followed by a sharp decline as tensions eased [1][2] - Following the U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, WTI and ICE Brent crude futures reached around $80, marking a new high since January, with concerns over potential blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transport route [2] - The likelihood of Iran completely blocking the Strait of Hormuz is considered low due to military, economic, and public pressure factors, despite the Strait handling approximately 20 million barrels of oil transport daily [2] Group 2 - The announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, accepted by Iran, led to a dramatic reversal in oil prices, with ICE Brent crude dropping by 8% and WTI crude falling by 9%, erasing nearly all gains from the previous two weeks [3] - Following the ceasefire, oil prices continued to fluctuate at lower levels, with WTI and ICE Brent futures dropping over 2% to around $67 [3] - OPEC+ has announced production increases for three consecutive months, extending a voluntary production cut of 2.2 million barrels per day until March 2025, despite actual production increases in April and May exceeding planned levels [3]
中东停火协议达成,国际油价跌10%抹去两周涨幅
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-27 05:41