Crude oil price has continued to decline for two consecutive days. “Continue to be wary” 17:02 on September 19

The price of crude futures on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange, which soared as a result of attacks on Saudi oil-related facilities, declined slightly following the 18th, but remains at a high level.

In the futures trading of crude oil on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange, after a petroleum-related facility in Saudi Arabia was attacked, it jumped to 41,310 yen, 12.1% higher than last weekend in a transaction on the 17th.

On the 18th, the price dropped by more than 5%, and the price of futures in February next year, which is the center of the transaction on the 19th, was 38,850 yen per kiloliter at the closing price, about 0.7% lower than the previous day.

The price drop for two consecutive days was due to the fact that the supply of Saudi Arabia returned to the pre-attack level, which alleviated excessive concerns about the supply of crude oil, but it was still higher than before the attack. It is.

Market officials said, “The price increase due to this attack is expected to decline moderately, but the risk of oil-related facilities being attacked will continue to be conscious and will continue to be vigilant.” The

Chairman Ishiren “No impact on stable supply”

Mr. Tsukioka, chairman of the oil federations of oil spill companies, said about the attack on Saudi oil-related facilities. I understand that the supply anxiety has been resolved so far, "he said, and expressed his view that there would be no impact on stable supply.

On the 18th, Chairman Tsukioka said the Japanese representative of Saudi Arabia's state-run oil company visited and said, “There are various alternatives, so we will surely fulfill the contract with Japanese customers. Did.

On top of that, “I am concerned that the crude oil market will become more uncertain. The feeling that we must work with the attitude of“ always prepare ”is common to all companies, so we are prepared to continue to have a sense of tension and maintain a stable supply at all times. “We will do it without delay,” and expressed his thought to continue considering countermeasures, such as diversifying suppliers.