Tom Kloza

Tom Kloza, chief energy adviser and market analyst, explains oil market moves and Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic. Mark Rutte, NATO secretary general, outlines allied reactions, burden sharing, and efforts to keep sea lanes open. Kristen Holmes, White House correspondent, reports on the fragile ceasefire terms and shifting Washington statements. Multiple short takes on regional tensions, maritime risk, and transatlantic concerns.

Laura Sanicola, Barron's Senior Energy Writer, teams up with Tom Kloza, Senior Oil Analyst at OPIS, to dive into America’s energy outlook. They discuss the significant recent price fluctuations in crude oil and natural gas, questioning the notion of an energy emergency. The duo evaluates the political implications of shifting energy policies under the Biden administration and the impact of tariffs on Canadian and Mexican crude oil. They also explore opportunities within the energy sector, from nuclear advancements to the relationship between energy producers and services companies.

Journalist Jessica Marron and analysts Denton Cinquegrana and Tom Kloza discuss the outlook for home heating costs. They explore the impact of rising crude oil prices on natural gas, heating oil, and propane prices. Topics include propane supply gaps, high propane inventories, record-breaking exports, and uncertainties in the heating oil markets. They also delve into factors influencing propane production growth, such as the shale revolution and advancements in drilling. Additionally, they discuss the consequences of fewer distillate wholesalers for retailers and consumers.