US fuel prices to take ‘months’ to normalise after US-Iran deal to end war
US fuel prices are expected to take several months to return to normal levels following a hypothetical US-Iran deal to end the war, according to energy analysts. Producers will require significant time to increase output to meet demand, a process that could extend for months. Port bottlenecks, a persistent issue in global supply chains, will continue to impede the efficient distribution of fuel. Furthermore, heightened consumer and industrial demand, potentially spurred by the resolution of geopolitical tensions, will exert upward pressure on prices. The duration of this price normalization period is contingent on the speed at which production can be scaled and logistical challenges are overcome. Analysts suggest that a swift return to pre-conflict price levels is unlikely given the complexities of the global energy market.
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