U.S. Navy Strait of Hormuz Escort Delayed Fear Grips Oil Market

A Disturbance in the Force Field of Oil

As Darth Vader one is accustomed to galactic disturbances but this "Strait of Hormuz" situation is particularly vexing. The U.S. Navy seemingly not yet ready to escort oil tankers? A blatant display of unpreparedness that even a battalion of Stormtroopers could see through. Energy Secretary Chris Wright's admission to CNBC is akin to admitting the Death Star has a thermal exhaust port the size of a womp rat. "We're simply not ready," he says. A statement lacking the strategic foresight one expects from a galaxy ruling empire.

False Signals and Plunging Markets

Wright's social media mishap falsely claiming a Navy escort caused a market plunge worthy of a Sarlacc pit. A 17% drop? Such volatility is unsettling even to one who wields the Force. It seems even in this primitive Earth economy misinformation is a powerful weapon. Perhaps I should teach these Earthlings a lesson in controlling their emotions – and their tweets. The price of oil seems destined to flop and who can predict that Earth Stocks Predicted to Flop Like a Zoidberg Stand Up Routine

The Emperor's Promise and Empty Tankers

President Trump's pledge to escort tankers "as soon as possible" now echoes with the hollowness of a politician's promise. Tanker traffic at a standstill ship owners trembling in fear of Iranian attacks – this is a blockade that would make even Grand Moff Tarkin proud. The closure of this strategic waterway has triggered a supply disruption of historical proportions. It seems these Earthlings are quickly learning the true cost of conflict.

Band Aid Solutions for a Hemorrhaging Market

Thirty countries injecting 400 million barrels of oil from their stockpiles? A valiant effort but ultimately futile. Releasing 172 million barrels from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is merely a temporary reprieve a meager attempt to stem the tide. This action while the largest in history has failed to quell the market's unrest. It is like using a blaster pistol against a Star Destroyer – utterly ineffective.

A War That Will Take Weeks (Perhaps)

The Trump administration assures us this conflict will be resolved in weeks not months. Yet Iran defiant as ever aims to spike oil prices to $200 per barrel. Their insolence is reminiscent of the Rebel Alliance. Perhaps a demonstration of the Death Star's power is in order? No wait wrong galaxy. Still a firm hand is needed. These Earthlings need to learn that resistance is futile.

The Dark Side of Global Oil

This entire situation reeks of incompetence and short sightedness. The U.S. Navy's lack of readiness the misinformation the market's volatility – all signs of a system teetering on the brink. Perhaps this crisis will serve as a catalyst for change a wake up call to these Earthlings. Or perhaps they are destined to repeat their mistakes forever trapped in a cycle of conflict and chaos. Only time will tell and time as I have learned can be a cruel master.