Episode 14

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22nd May 2026

Oil Again… China, Iran, and the Shifting Oil Equation

Season 6, Episode 14: Welcome back to a new episode of Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl. This week, Dr. Chris Kuehl talks to members about OIL... again!

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 6, Episode 14 (10:01 in length), ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl gives a report on the oil world.

  • Has China for the duration of this conflict been affected?
  • Domestically - what have consumers seen?
  • How have exports been affected?
  • What countries have been mostly affected by the higher price of oils?
  • Why has Iran been able to continue this conflict?
  • The U.S. - what is the oil industry suggesting? What is the impact?
  • Oil is a traded commodity - what does this have to do with the market?
  • What is on the table with this "cease fire"? How will the government ceases control?
  • What happens next with demand & supply?
  • Do we have an oil shortage?
  • What do we need China to do? What are the negotiation tools?
  • Are we at a breaking point? What will this all depend on?

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About the Podcast

Keeping it Real Podcast with Dr. Kuehl
PHCP-PVF economic updates in less than 10 minutes.
A weekly podcast, “Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl,” debut in July 2020. In these podcasts, ASA Chief Economist, Dr. Chris Kuehl, provides a brief 5-10 minute economic update on areas of keen interest to ASA members, including industrial PVF commodities.