In a feature published by Bloomberg, Christof Rühl, Global Advisor at Crystol Energy, commented on the limits of what the United States can still do to contain rising oil prices as the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz continues. His remarks point to the scale of the uncertainty facing energy markets, especially if the strait remains closed and concerns over physical damage to infrastructure are not resolved.
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Christof Rühl explains that the US has already used much of the policy toolkit available to calm markets, but that these measures can only go so far in the face of a severe physical supply shock. His analysis suggests that without a reopening of the strait and a reduction in the risk to energy infrastructure, there is little room left for policymakers to prevent further upward pressure on prices.
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