US TREASURY'S BESSENT: IRAN FACING LOOMING GASOLINE SHORTAGES, FUEL PUMPING SET TO COLLAPSE

The U.S. Treasury's Bessent highlighted that Iran is facing imminent gasoline shortages and a potential collapse in fuel pumping, signaling worsening domestic energy stress. This development could tighten regional supply dynamics and increase the risk premium for crude oil, indirectly supporting USD-denominated commodity prices through heightened geopolitical risk. The Iranian rial and its energy exports are most exposed, as diminished refining capacity and fuel distribution threaten economic stability and increase vulnerability to external sanctions. A sustained drop in Iran’s domestic fuel availability may force increased black-market imports or draw down strategic reserves, further straining capital flows. Traders will watch upcoming tanker tracking data and OPEC+ compliance reports for signs of shifting Iranian export volumes.

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