In a series of meetings with the White House, the CEOs of Exxon Mobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), and ConocoPhillips (COP) have warned that the disruption of energy flows from the Strait of Hormuz waterway due to the Iran war would continue to create volatility in global energy markets, Collin Eaton and Beno8it Morenne of The Wall Street Journal reports, citing people familiar with the matter. Additionally, Exxon CEO said oil prices could continue to rise if speculators bid up prices and markets could see a supply crunch of refined products. The CEOs of Chevron and ConocoPhilips conveyed concerns about the scale of the disruption, the sources added.
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