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Oil Prices Drop as Trump Signals Energy Emergency and Strategic Shift

21 Jan 2025 2:08 am
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Mumbai, 20 Jan (Commoditiescontrol):Oil prices fell on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump, after being sworn in for a second term, announced plans to declare a national energy emergency. Trump pledged to fill strategic petroleum reserves and ramp up American energy exports to assert the nation’s dominance in global energy markets.

Brent crude futures dropped 64 cents, or 0.8%, settling at $80.15 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $1.30, or 1.7%, to $76.58. The more active March WTI contract ended 91 cents lower, or 1.2%, at $76.48. Due to the U.S. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, no official settlement was recorded for WTI contracts.

Trump’s Energy Agenda: Bold Proposals on the Horizon
Although a national energy emergency has not been officially declared, Trump stated his intention to invoke the measure, which would fast-track approvals for oil, gas, and electricity infrastructure projects often delayed by lengthy regulatory processes. An administration official revealed plans for an executive order prioritizing Alaska's energy development, emphasizing its importance for U.S. national security and LNG exports to domestic and allied markets.

During his inaugural address, Trump highlighted a broader strategy to restructure trade policies through new tariffs and taxes targeting specific countries. Analysts expect additional executive orders within the next 24 hours, including lifting restrictions on LNG export licenses, as part of a wider economic strategy.

Market Performance and Supply Disruptions
Oil benchmarks, which had posted four consecutive weeks of gains, faced downward pressure despite recent supply disruptions stemming from sanctions imposed by the previous administration. The sanctions, targeting over 100 tankers and two Russian oil producers, disrupted supply chains and created a rush among major importers like China and India to secure alternative cargoes. Tanker shortages have further constrained market liquidity.

While the sanctions could cut Russian oil exports by nearly 1 million barrels per day, analysts at ANZ warned that recent price gains might reverse depending on Trump’s upcoming policy decisions. The president’s pledge to seek a swift resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, potentially involving eased restrictions, adds uncertainty to the supply outlook.

Geopolitical Developments and Impact on Oil Markets
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Trump on his inauguration and expressed willingness to engage in dialogue on Ukraine and nuclear disarmament. Meanwhile, easing tensions in the Middle East also weighed on prices, with Israel and Hamas implementing a ceasefire after 15 months of conflict. Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced they would target only Israel-linked vessels following the truce.

Oil traders are closely monitoring Trump’s policy actions, which are expected to significantly influence global energy markets. The anticipated declaration of a national energy emergency, combined with shifts in trade and geopolitical strategies, will play a critical role in shaping near-term oil price movements.

(By Commoditiescontrol Bureau; +91-9820130172)

       
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