US Gasoline Futures Reverse from August High
US gasoline futures fell toward $2.31 per gallon, reversing earlier gains after hitting their highest level since August 2024. The decline followed easing fears of major supply disruptions from the Middle East. Investors saw no immediate impact on physical oil flows after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Although Israel ramped up attacks and Iran vowed retaliation, Iran's response has so far been limited. Despite the region producing about a third of the world’s crude, oil shipments — including those through the key Strait of Hormuz — remain stable. In fact, Iranian oil exports appear to have increased since the conflict began. On the supply side, EIA data showed a 209,000-barrel increase in US gasoline inventories for the week ending June 13, while domestic production fell sharply by 295,000 barrels to 386,000, tightening refined fuel availability and supporting prices.