周五,布伦特原油期货上涨超过6%,至每桶73.7美元,在达到2月份以来的最高水平后,部分涨幅收窄,因为以色列对伊朗发动袭击后,对中东地区更广泛冲突的担忧加剧。虽然袭击没有直接针对石油基础设施,但投资者仍然对潜在的报复保持警惕,特别是考虑到伊朗在霍尔木兹海峡附近的战略控制权,霍尔木兹是全球石油运输的关键瓶颈。伊朗4月份的原油产量为每天330.5万桶,突显了该地区在全球能源供应中的重要作用。国际能源署的数据显示,上周美国原油库存下降幅度大于预期,表明需求强劲,这加剧了看涨情绪。尽管地缘政治紧张局势加剧,但国际能源署向市场保证,它拥有12亿桶紧急储备,并随时准备在必要时进行干预。
Brent crude oil futures rallied over 6% to $73.7 per barrel on Friday, paring some gains after hitting their highest level since February, as fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East intensified following Israel’s strike on Iran. While the attacks did not directly target oil infrastructure, investors remain wary of potential retaliation, especially given Iran’s strategic control near the Strait of Hormuz—a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. Iran's April crude output stood at 3.305 million barrels per day, underscoring the region’s vital role in global energy supply. Adding to the bullish sentiment, data from the International Energy Agency showed a larger-than-expected drop in U.S. crude inventories last week, suggesting firm demand. Despite mounting geopolitical tensions, the IEA reassured markets that it holds 1.2 billion barrels of emergency reserves and stands ready to intervene if necessary.