油价因美伊同意会谈、冲突担忧缓解而下跌

Group 1 - Oil prices fell on Thursday due to the agreement between the US and Iran to hold talks in Oman, alleviating concerns about potential military conflict disrupting oil supply in the Middle East [1][3] - Brent crude futures for March delivery decreased by $1.91, a drop of 2.75%, closing at $67.55 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures fell by $1.85, a decline of 2.84%, settling at $63.29 per barrel [4] - The market experienced volatility as initial reports suggested the talks might collapse, leading to a temporary spike in oil prices, but later confirmations of the talks eased market tensions [4][1] Group 2 - The upcoming talks are expected to address Iran's nuclear program, including uranium enrichment, while the US aims to include discussions on Iran's ballistic missile program and its support for armed groups in the Middle East [4][1] - Concerns remain regarding potential military actions by US President Donald Trump against Iran, which could lead to broader conflicts in the oil-rich region [4][1] - Approximately one-fifth of global oil consumption is transported through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting not only Iran but also other Gulf oil producers like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and Iraq [5][2] Group 3 - Despite the planned talks reducing the risk premium in oil prices, the market was still supported by a decline in US oil inventories, as reported by the US Energy Information Administration [5][2] - The report indicated that due to winter storms affecting large areas of the US, crude oil and distillate inventories decreased, while gasoline inventories increased [5][2]