US Treasury Sec. Mnuchin: Administration exploring ways to store another several hundred million barrels of oil
|US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin crossed wires, via Reuters, during the early Thursday morning in Asia. The Treasury Secretary proved right President Donald Trump who said that there will soon be an aid for the oil industry.
Key quotes
Administration exploring ways to store another several hundred million barrels of oil.
Market implications
While the news is considered risk-positive, as well as likely to benefit oil prices, energy traders are waiting for the futures to open for Thursday’s trading. It should be noted that the WTI’s June contract marked over 24% gains to cross $15 on Wednesday.
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