# Chevron CEO says depleted crude buffers could push prices higher

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- Reuters, 2026-09-11 17:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/chevron-ceo-says-depleted-crude-oil-buffers-could-lead-higher-prices-2026-09-11/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa433b251db2900010ee5ed

> Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said on Friday that the crude oil buffers that had contained price increases earlier in the Iran war are now depleted, leaving the conflict likely to drive prices higher over the next few months.

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