美国至3月20日当周EIA天然气库存将于十分钟后公布。

Iran has reinforced defenses on Kharg Island with mines, additional personnel and MANPADS amid US consideration of a ground operation to seize the key oil export hub, according to sources citing US intelligence. The US recently struck 90 targets on the island but avoided oil facilities. Officials warn of high risks, including casualties and retaliation. Retired Adm. James Stavridis, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, said: “Iranians are clever and ruthless. They will do everything they can to inflict maximum casualties on US forces.” Gulf allies oppose a ground assault, urging alternative measures such as targeting Iran’s missile program or imposing an النفط export blockade.

China’s most active futures contracts were mixed, with methanol, synthetic rubber and asphalt rising more than 4%, PTA, PX and eggs up over 3%, and polypropylene and polyester fiber gaining more than 2%. Palladium fell over 5%, platinum dropped more than 4%, while polysilicon, glass and hogs declined around 2%.