Rebel Capitalist News Tweet Triggers Oil FLASH CRASH (What You Need To Know)
Mar 12, 2026
A deleted Energy Secretary tweet that sent oil plunging and then rebounding sparks a breakdown of market chaos. Clips of the tweet removal and rapid trading illuminate possible insider signals. Discussion covers how much war premium is in oil and what reopening the Straits would do. Trading moves and a bet on short-term Treasury exposure are also highlighted.
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Tweet Caused Oil Flash Crash
- Oil experienced a rapid flash crash after a single tweet about U.S. naval escorts through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The tweet briefly pushed WTI from mid-$80s down to the $76 range before deletion and a swift rebound.
Deleted Official Post Created Market Whipsaw
- The deleted Energy Secretary post created immediate market moves and uncertainty as CNBC reported prices plunged then recovered.
- CNBC noted an intraday low near $76 before the post disappeared and prices bounced back above $80.
Large Geopolitical Premium On Oil
- George Gammon estimates a large Iran/Strait of Hormuz premium is baked into oil, suggesting fair value could be low $60s or even $50s absent the risk.
- He cites recent economic data like a negative 92,000 non-farm payroll print as evidence that demand would push prices much lower without the geopolitical premium.