Former US President Donald Trump shared on Truth Social that many empty oil tankers are currently heading to the USA and will load the world's highest quality oil and gas there. Trump's statement coincides with a period when talks aimed at ending the war between the USA and Iran, mediated by Pakistan, are taking place.
Disruptions in the global energy supply due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are increasing demand for US oil. Experts state that this situation has made the price of US oil premium compared to the global benchmark Brent crude. However, some experts emphasize that there is no definitive information regarding the claim that empty tankers are heading to the USA and that further verification is needed on this matter.
US and Iranian officials are taking steps to end regional conflicts in talks held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. The effects of these talks on energy markets are being closely monitored. Meanwhile, it is noted that US oil production has increased in recent years and that demand for US oil may rise if the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues.
Investors are focusing more on the outcomes of the peace talks between the USA and Iran rather than Trump's statements. How the talks conclude and how the regional energy supply will be shaped will be decisive in the markets in the upcoming period.