Bearish
Chevron CEO warns of higher oil prices due to depleted supply buffers
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth stated that the oil market's early buffers have been exhausted, increasing the risk of higher prices due to the ongoing Iran conflict. This depletion of supply buffers could lead to further price increases in the coming months.
Key points
- Depletion of oil supply buffers may lead to higher prices.
- Chevron's 2026 capital expenditure budget set at $18–19 billion.
- Chevron reports second-quarter 2026 earnings of $12.1 billion.
Sources
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