US Treasury Secretary Bessent says oil market well supplied amid Iran war
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📌 Key Takeaways
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent asserts oil markets are well supplied despite Iran conflict
U.S. plans additional announcements regarding oil market stabilization
Trump orders U.S. Navy to potentially escort vessels through Strait of Hormuz
U.S. providing political risk insurance for maritime trade in the Gulf
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated in Washington on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, that crude oil markets remain well supplied despite the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war in Iran, while announcing that the U.S. plans to make additional announcements on the issue. Speaking in an interview with CNBC, Bessent emphasized that 'the crude markets are very well supplied' and noted that 'there are hundreds of millions of barrels on the water away from the Gulf.' This assessment comes as oil prices rose approximately 1% on Wednesday due to supply disruptions caused by U.S.-Israeli strikes in the Middle East, though the pace of gains moderated from previous sessions. President Donald Trump had earlier suggested that the U.S. Navy could escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, and ordered the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade in the Gulf, measures that Bessent confirmed would be implemented when appropriate and needed. The Treasury Secretary's comments appear aimed at calming markets amid concerns that the conflict in Iran could significantly disrupt global oil supplies, with the U.S. government's commitment to providing safe passage for oil tankers representing a significant intervention in international shipping markets as tensions in the region continue to escalate.
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Energy security, Geopolitical conflict, Market stability
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Strait between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf
The Strait of Hormuz ( Persian: تنگهٔ هُرمُز Tangeh-ye Hormoz , Arabic: مَضيق هُرمُز Maḍīq Hurmuz) is a strait between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. It provides the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean and is one of the world's most strategically important choke points. ...
try{ var _=i o; . if(!_||_&&typeof _==="object"&&_.expiry Iran conflict latest: NATO downs missile heading for Turkey Gold prices bounce after hefty drop; Iran conflict complicates central bank plans South Korean stock trading temporarily halted as KOSPI slides over 11% Barclays sees European stocks falling 10% if oil hits $100 (South Africa Philippines Nigeria) US Treasury Secretary Bessent says oil market well supplied amid Iran war By Commodities Published 03/04/2026, 07:44 AM Updated 03/04/2026, 07:55 AM US Treasury Secretary Bessent says oil market well supplied amid Iran war 0 CL -0.40% WASHINGTON, March 4 - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that crude oil markets are well supplied amid the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran, and that the U.S. plans to make a series of additional announcements on the issue. "The crude markets are very well supplied. There are hundreds of millions of barrels on the water away from the Gulf. But more importantly, we have a series of announcements that we’re going to be making," Bessent said in an interview with CNBC. Oil prices rose about 1% on Wednesday as U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted Middle East supplies, but the pace of gains slowed from past sessions after President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. Navy could escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also said on Tuesday that he had ordered the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade in the Gulf. "So, U.S. government is going to step in, and when it is appropriate, and should it be needed, the U.S. Navy will provide safe passage through the straits for the oil tankers," Bessent said.
