Ölpreis: Das Ölparadox: Warum die Preise steigen, obwohl das Angebot wächst

In an unusual twist, the price of Brent crude oil has surged more than three percent to over $112, following drone strikes on a Saudi oil field that killed two people. Despite the fact that the field's operations remained unaffected, as confirmed by the Saudi Energy Ministry, the repeated aggressions by Houthi rebels highlight the ongoing risk of further escalation.

Concerns about market stability have been amplified by a rise in attacks on tankers, with 32 incidents reported in the current month compared to 16 in all of September, according to figures from the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). Despite these challenges, oil supply appears to be normalizing, with exports from the Gulf region already surpassing pre-war levels, according to data from Kpler.

By the end of October, the data analyst predicts exports will be over 80 percent of the pre-invasion level, which should logically exert a damping effect on oil prices.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced the accelerated release of emergency reserves, while the United States has loosened diesel sanctions against Russia. Yet, despite these encouraging developments, the oil market remains unsettled. This paradoxical situation leaves investors wondering how the market can fail to calm despite increased supply and reduced geopolitical threats.