Jorge Leon, head of geopolitical analysis at Rystad Energy, says oil prices could surge to about USD150/bbl if the US and Iran return to full-scale hostilities. He warned it is too early to determine whether recent escalation marks a full resumption of hostilities or a dangerous but containable incident, and said oil price volatility is likely to remain elevated until clearer evidence emerges, regardless of whether a ceasefire holds or diplomacy regains traction.

2026-06-11

Jorge Leon, head of geopolitical analysis at Rystad Energy, says oil prices could surge to about USD150/bbl if the US and Iran return to full-scale hostilities. He warned it is too early to determine whether recent escalation marks a full resumption of hostilities or a dangerous but containable incident, and said oil price volatility is likely to remain elevated until clearer evidence emerges, regardless of whether a ceasefire holds or diplomacy regains traction.