Global Oil Markets, a US- #Iran Deal Is Already Happening

26 Aug 2023 · 5 min
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In this Arabic Zoom interview, Dr. Omid Shokri, a foreign‑policy and energy‑geopolitics advisor at the Middle East Institute, discusses recent media reports of a possible secret agreement between the United States and Iran concerning Iranian oil exports. He explains that while the Biden administration is reportedly considering easing sanctions on Iranian crude—primarily destined for China—the overall impact on global oil markets will depend on several factors. Shokri notes that Iran has become adept at evading sanctions, but its capacity to flood the market remains limited. He links the discussion to Saudi Arabia’s OPEC+ production cuts scheduled for September‑October 2023, which aim to support prices around $80 per barrel, and ties these moves to Saudi Vision 2030’s economic diversification goals. The conversation then shifts to the implications for the United States: reduced Iranian oil imports could lower domestic energy costs, helping the Biden administration combat high inflation ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Shokri also references demand forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and OPEC, which anticipate a modest increase in oil consumption in 2023‑2024, and he acknowledges uncertainties tied to China’s economic recovery. Overall, the interview provides a nuanced view of how a potential US‑Iran oil arrangement, OPEC+ policies, and demand dynamics could shape oil prices, U.S. inflation, and geopolitical strategy.

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