Shares of Chevron and Exxon Mobil rose about 3% following renewed US military strikes on Iran, which pushed WTI crude oil prices to $86 per barrel. The geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for crude and LNG, have increased supply risk premiums, driving energy stocks higher while broader markets fell. Despite the price jump, the impact on the companies' long-term earnings remains limited due to their integrated business models balancing upstream and downstream operations. Investors should watch for developments in Hormuz shipping and OPEC's production decisions, as the geopolitical risk premium could quickly reverse if tensions ease.
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