US shale bosses temper output expectations with ‘chaos’ of Iran war
- Posted on April 23, 2026
- By Financial Times
- 0 Views
- 1 min read
In brief
Energy sector leaders in the United States are adopting a more cautious stance on production forecasts despite elevated crude prices, according to a recent Dallas Federal Reserve survey. The geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are creating significant uncertainty in market projections. Executives express skepticism about price sustainability, suggesting that while current market conditions appear favorable, potential disruptions and volatile geopolitical developments could undermine long-term planning and investment decisions in the shale industry.
US shale bosses temper output expectations with ‘chaos’ of Iran war
Dallas Fed survey finds that energy executives are not confident high prices will hold
