FXEmpire
19 Aug 2026, 05:26 UTC · 2h ago
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Hormuz Risks Persist as WTI and Brent Hold Gains
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FXEmpire
19 Aug 2026, 05:26 UTC · 2h ago
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Geopolitical uncertainty persists regarding the Strait of Hormuz following the end of a ceasefire on August 17. — Continued instability in a critical oil chokepoint typically drives risk premiums higher for crude oil prices.
+0.60The EIA estimates Middle East disruptions caused 5.5 million barrels per day of shut-ins in July. — Significant supply reductions create bullish fundamental pressure on global oil markets.
+0.40U.S. natural gas production in August averaged 108.5 Bcf/d, exceeding July's record levels. — Record-high production and healthy inventory levels create a supply surplus that caps natural gas price growth.
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U.S. commercial crude inventories fell by approximately 600,000 barrels for the week ending August 14. — A draw in inventories is a bullish signal for oil prices, though the magnitude here is relatively modest.
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