Hurricane Isaias to ‘stress test’ oil markets already hobbled by tight supplies https://t.co/Ss1lXNegZR

The storm threatens to disrupt offshore production, coastal refineries and fuel deliveries just as energy companies have limited room to absorb another shock. • Gulf of Mexico operators may be forced to evacuate platforms and temporarily halt output as Isaias approaches, potentially removing barrels from a market still recovering from earlier disruptions. • Refineries along the U.S. coast could face operational delays, while heavy rain and flooding may complicate crude shipments and refined-fuel distribution. • Traders are watching gasoline and diesel prices for signs of a supply squeeze, particularly if the storm coincides with peak summer demand. • The storm’s ultimate impact will depend on its path, strength and time near production and refining centers; a quick turn away could limit losses, while a prolonged strike could tighten regional supplies. • Any disruption would add pressure to an oil market already contending with constrained production, fragile inventories and uncertainty over global demand.