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Oil execs warn prices to soar as inventories hit historic lows

Executives from Exxon and Chevron are warning that oil prices are poised to surge in the coming weeks due to critically low inventory levels. They highlighted that global reserves are being depleted rapidly, and the market's ability to absorb disruptions is diminishing. Analysts predict that prices could rise significantly by June or July as operational lows are approached, forcing a new, higher energy price environment until demand decreases. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses warnings and predictions from industry executives and analysts about future oil prices, rather than reporting on a new event or release.

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Oil execs warn prices to soar as inventories hit historic lows

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Ma ·

    Oil bosses warn prices will soar in a matter of weeks as inventories near unprecedented lows — ‘I mean really, really low levels’

    "You can debate whether that’s going to hit those really low levels in two weeks or three weeks. Once you get to that point, then you’ll see price shoot up.”