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Meet Kevin“Well, if this weekend is any guide, oil prices are about to skyrocket.”
Thesis at the time
BullishKevin argues that escalating conflicts involving Iran, the Houthis, Saudi Arabia, and Russia/Ukraine (including strikes on Aramco facilities and Moscow refineries) are disrupting global oil supply, which he believes will push oil prices sharply higher in the near term. He frames the weekend's attacks as a leading indicator for oil markets heading into the week.
Key arguments
- Houthi cruise missile attacks on Saudi Arabia targeted Aramco oil infrastructure near Yanbu, a key East-West pipeline route bypassing Hormuz.
- Strikes on Moscow reportedly hit facilities responsible for up to 50% of the city's distilled crude output, and fuel shortages/rationing are emerging in both Iran and Moscow.
- Iran is reportedly under heavy pressure from a US-led naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, with Sentcom claiming roughly 1 billion barrels moved through the region for allies while Iran gets zero through.
Counter-arguments acknowledged
- Iran appears to be softening its public demands, which Kevin suggests could be an early sign of movement toward a ceasefire or negotiated settlement that could ease tensions and pressure on oil markets.
- Kevin acknowledges he 'could be wrong' and that his optimism about a deal could be 'blind optimism.'
Hedges and caveats (from the video)
- Some reporting remains unconfirmed (Iran code 100 alert status)
- Outcome of Trump's Tuesday delegation meetings with Gulf leaders is uncertain
- Potential for diplomatic resolution exists alongside military escalation scenarios
The call
- Date said
- Sep 20, 2026
- Price at prediction
- $153.82
- Confidence
- medium
- Specificity
- vague
How it resolved
- Status
- unverifiable
Why this resolved this way(resolution audit)
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Confidence Reasoning
Strong directional language ('about to skyrocket') suggests conviction, but no specific price target or timeframe is given, and it's framed as conditional on the weekend's events continuing to play out.
Source
The Oil & Iran Situation JUST got Really Bad.
Said on Sep 20, 2026Open on YouTube ↗