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Oil and gas executives say war volatility makes them wary of drilling
Oil and gas firms may be unable to meet President Donald Trump’s call to “drill, baby, drill” this year, as dozens of drilling and exploration executives are now saying they are unlikely to ramp up their operations even as crude prices soar.
TL;DR
- Dozens of oil and gas executives are unlikely to increase drilling operations despite high crude prices.
- Geopolitical pressure from the war in Iran is a primary reason for this hesitation.
- Executives expect prices to fall rapidly once peace is agreed upon.
- The conflict has disrupted supply through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil markets.
- A peace plan has been sent to Iran, bringing some confidence to traders, but uncertainty persists.
- Industry executives benefit from short-term cash flow but are cautious about long-term drilling commitments.