Oil crashed 20% on ceasefire hopes — but inventories are running dry, so buy the energy dip
Oil prices have fallen sharply on hopes that a U.S.–Iran ceasefire could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But just a day earlier, Exxon warned that global oil inventories are about to hit dangerously low levels, which could send prices spiking right back up.
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Oil has dropped 20% from its peak on ceasefire optimism, which sounds great — but the reality on the ground hasn't changed yet. The Strait of Hormuz is still effectively shut, and Exxon just said inventories will hit all-time lows within weeks, potentially pushing physical oil to $150–$160 a barrel. If the ceasefire hits a snag or takes longer than expected, the supply crunch will reassert itself fast. Energy stocks like Chevron have been beaten down alongside oil, creating a potential bounce opportunity for traders willing to buy while others are selling.