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 also fell by the same amount to $68.51 per barrel [1] - The market's initial fears of a disruption in oil supply due to Iranian military actions were alleviated as the attacks targeted a U.S. military base rather than oil infrastructure [2] Group 2 - Iran's missile strike on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest U.S. military facility in the Middle East, did not result in casualties, indicating a potential restraint in escalating conflict [2] - Energy market analysts suggest that Iran's choice to avoid attacking oil infrastructure may signal a desire to de-escalate tensions [2] - Despite the tensions, oil transportation remains unaffected, with reports indicating that Qatar's oil and LNG production and transport were not disrupted [2] Group 3 - Some vessels adjusted their routes in response to the geopolitical tensions, with at least two supertankers turning around near the Strait of Hormuz [3] - Major oil companies, including BP, TotalEnergies, and Eni, have withdrawn some staff from Iraqi oil fields due to the heightened risks [3] - The geopolitical risk premium in oil prices is being reassessed, with potential short-term spikes in Brent crude prices if the Strait of Hormuz were to close [3]