Episode 6

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6th Mar 2026

Oil, War & Market Uncertainty

Season 6, Episode 6: Welcome back to a new episode of Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl. This week, Dr. Chris Kuehl answers a member question on oil prices and the war.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 6, Episode 6 (6:43 in length), ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl talks to members about how geopolitical conflict can disrupt global oil markets, the role of major oil-producing nations, and what ongoing tensions could mean for future oil prices, supply stability, and economic uncertainty.

  1. Do we know what the impact of the war will be on the oil market?
  2. Do we buy oil from Iran?
  3. What damage can Iran do to the oil producers in the region?
  4. What are insurance businesses saying?
  5. Oil priced internationally — are we being vulnerable?
  6. Oil prices falling — are those days over with? Is this a good thing?
  7. What are the conditions for an oil glut?
  8. What will the oil markets decide long term?
  9. How might supply chain disruptions affect global energy prices?

Ask Dr. Kuehl a Question!

Have a question or topic for Chris Kuehl that you would like answered on this podcast? Email it to Brianna Dovichi at bdovichi@asa.net.

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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.