EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 36 MIN
Straight Outta Hormuz with Vortexa's David Wech
Six months into the Middle East war, oil has barely moved. Richard Matthews asks Vortexa Chief Economist David Wech the obvious question: why so calm and how long can it last?Wech's answer is that everyone has been watching the wrong chokepoint. Hormuz was never the real story, and the numbers underneath the headline price look very different from the numbers on the screen.Diesel, inventories, and a European winter he's genuinely worried about. Listen for the full picture, including why he thinks cheap oil could still be closer than anyone expects.0:23 Welcome & Guest Introduction1:59 Hormuz Flows & the VLCC Shuttle Strategy5:10 US Export Decline10:49 China's Refining Comeback & Crude Demand14:18 Global Inventory Levels17:06 Diesel Shortage & Product Market Stress19:07 Refining Capacity Shifts22:47 Winter Energy Supply Outlook24:40 Structural Shift & China's Resilience Model28:35 Macro Impact & Producer Perspective30:58 Tanker Resilience & Shipping Market Adaptability33:15 Long-Term Oil Demand & Price Outlook
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Six months into the Middle East war, oil has barely moved. Richard Matthews asks Vortexa Chief Economist David Wech the obvious question: why so calm and how long can it last? Wech's answer is that everyone has been watching the wrong chokepoint. Hormuz was never the real story, and the numbers underneath the headline price look very different from the numbers on the screen. Diesel, inventories, and a European winter he's genuinely worried about. Listen for the full picture, including why he ...
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