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ZeroHedge Debate: Sankey Predicts 2028 Oil Futures Will Feel The Pain Soon
Sankey predicts 2028 oil futures will soon feel pain, signaling a bearish catalyst.
Context
What happened: In a ZeroHedge Debate, analysts Paul Sankey and Arjun Murti and host Erik Townsend discussed how damage to global energy infrastructure during the Iran war could outlast the conflict, with Sankey predicting large upward moves in 2028 crude futures.
Key numbers: Oil around $100 per barrel; Murti cited downturns in 2015, 2020, 2022, and 2025; Townsend referenced $60 and
Why it matters: Sankey said refinery capacity will not recover soon, Townsend warned of a possible decades-long shortage of refined products, and Murti said "cash is king" amid geopolitical super volatility.
What changed
In a ZeroHedge Debate, analysts Paul Sankey and Arjun Murti and host Erik Townsend discussed how damage to global energy infrastructure during the Iran war could outlast the conflict, with Sankey predicting large upward moves in 2028 crude futures.
Why it matters
Sankey said refinery capacity will not recover soon, Townsend warned of a possible decades-long shortage of refined products, and Murti said "cash is king" amid geopolitical super volatility.