$111 OIL: Why Every Jamaican Should Be Worried

Brent crude just hit $111 a barrel and Jamaica's $4.50 weekly fuel cap is about to shatter. Matthew Preston and Thaon Simms break down how the Strait of Hormuz closure and the $11.8 billion Petrojam crisis are quietly crushing JSE stocks across manufacturing, banking, and energy. From Wisynco's diesel fleet to NCB's bond portfolio to Grace Kennedy's 9% price hike landing May 1, every Jamaican investor needs to know which companies survive this and which ones bleed. Your portfolio's exposure runs deeper than you think.Chapters:00:00 Brent Crude at $111 and the JSE Crisis02:22 The Strait of Hormuz Shutdown Explained06:01 The 14 Million Barrel Production Cut11:07 How Petrojam Pricing Actually Works17:31 The $4.50 Cap and the $11.8 Billion Problem20:21 Why Your JPS Bill Is About to Spike24:52 The $40,000 a Month Bus Commuter Story28:09 Why Trans Jamaica Highway Survives34:33 The Margin Squeeze on FESCO and RPL42:10 Manufacturing Stocks at Risk: WISYNCO, SEPROD, GK49:30 The Bond Trap at NCB and SAGICOR56:28 WIGTON and the Renewables Tailwind🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://limitlesspodcast.buzzsprout.com🐥 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Limitless_pod📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limitless_pod/💲 Get exclusive insights: https://bit.ly/Limitless-MMJA-Discount💝 Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1971039/support📧 Email us: [email protected]👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share!❓ Which JSE stock are you most worried about with Brent crude at $111? Drop the ticker in the comments!⚠️ Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and do not constitute financial advice. We may own shares in any of the companies discussed on this podcast. Please consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.Send us Fan MailSupport the show