The Iran conflict is pushing U.S. gasoline and diesel prices toward historical highs, according to former State Department energy envoy David Goldwyn. Prediction markets have also nudged up the odds of crude oil hitting a new all-time high by September 30, while a later sub-market holds steady.
U.S. gasoline and diesel prices are closing in on historical highs as the conflict in Iran disrupts Middle East supply chains. David Goldwyn, a former State Department energy envoy, says the ongoing war is contributing to the elevated fuel costs.
Fuel prices near record levels
The Energy Information Administration's latest data puts gasoline at $4.071 per gallon and diesel at $5.599 per gallon nationally, figures that sit near historical highs. Goldwyn's comments tie the increase to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which continue to disrupt crude oil supply chains.
Prediction markets shift on record-high odds
Beyond retail fuel prices, prediction-market pricing shows a slight increase in the probability of crude oil reaching a new all-time high by September 30, now at 1.4% YES. The December 31 sub-market tells a different story: it holds steady at 10.0% YES, reflecting persistent concerns over ongoing supply disruptions further out.
What markets are watching
Traders are watching for any developments in the Iran conflict that could further affect oil supply chains. OPEC, the International Energy Agency, and Saudi energy officials may offer further insight or responses that could move market sentiment, and any changes to production quotas could shift pricing for crude oil reaching new highs before year-end.
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