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Indonesia Panic Signals Asia Is Entering the Dangerous Phase of the Hormuz Crisis

May 19
5 min read

Today’s correction in crude oil missed the larger macro story developing underneath currency exchanges particularly in Asia. Brent still settled near $110.66/bbl while WTI held above $108.62/bbl despite diplomatic headlines regarding Iran. June ICE gasoil closed at $1,220.25/mt, down only 1.07% on the day, while Jun/Dec backwardation narrowed to $265/mt from $275/mt previously. Heating oil continued strengthening with June HO at $4.1241/gal, up 71.1% over three months, while Jun/Dec HO backwardation widened further to 68 cts/gal. These are still severe shortage structures.

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