The $200 Oil Scenario Isn’t “Unlikely”—It’s Uncomfortable Let’s cut through the noise. When U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says $200 oil is “unlikely,” while simultaneously preparing emergency responses and war contingencies, what you’re seeing isn’t reassurance—it’s risk management. Behind the scenes, officials and major energy players are reportedly in what one insider called “all hands on deck mode.” That’s not the language of stability. That’s the language of a system bracing for impact. At the same time, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East—particularly involving Iran and threats tied to the Strait of Hormuz—are creating a choke point for global energy supply. Historically, disruptions in that region don’t just nudge prices—they detonate them. And here’s the reality: oil doesn’t need to…

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