Chevron CorpIran-US conflict threatens oil supply, benefiting Chevron as an oil producer.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange closed higher on Monday (Aug. 31) after the United States and Iran opened a new round of clashes, raising investor concerns that the conflict, now in its sixth month, could disrupt global oil supplies. The October WTI contract rose $2.36, or 2.83%, to settle at $85.76 per barrel, while the October Brent contract gained $2.39, or 2.71%, to close at $90.49 per barrel. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that U.S. forces struck two Iranian rocket launch sites on Larak Island near the Strait of Hormuz after detecting that the IRGC was preparing to launch mine-laden rockets into the strait. Iran retaliated by firing missiles at a U.S. base in Jordan and sending drones to attack Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE. President Donald Trump announced retaliation against Iran and threatened to destroy Kharg Island, a key oil export terminal. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely affected, with the number of commodity-carrying vessels dropping to just 5 per day, down from 125-140 per day before the war. Analysts at PVM Oil Associates noted that supply risks remain and expect oil inventories to continue declining. Meanwhile, Trump said oil from a deal with Venezuela would be used to replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), which has fallen to its lowest level in nearly 44 years. Reports also indicate that Chevron, GE Vernova, ONGC, Eni, and GeoPark are preparing to sign final agreements in Venezuela after months of negotiations.
Chevron CorpIran-US conflict threatens oil supply, benefiting Chevron as an oil producer.
Eni S.p.A.Eni, as an oil company, stands to benefit from higher oil prices due to supply disruption.
GeoPark Ltd
GE Vernova LLCONGC, an oil producer, benefits from rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions.