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Viva Energy Shares Drop Amid Middle East Oil Flow Disruptions

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Viva Energy shares fell 3.13% on Friday, closing at $3.10. The company owns the Geelong Refinery in Victoria and supplies Shell-branded service stations. This operation occurs amid disruptions to oil flows stemming from the Middle East.

From ibtimes.com.au

Why it matters

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Conflict in the Middle East has disrupted oil flows, leading to tight fuel supplies and higher prices. This instability has driven sharp increases in refining margins for companies like Viva Energy and Ampol.

Geelong refinery margins surged to $21.10 per barrel amid geopolitical instability impacting product supply chains.

From ibtimes.com.au

Who's involved

  • Viva EnergyAustralia's second-largest vertically integrated fuel supplier that owns the Geelong Refinery
  • ShellThe brand under which Viva Energy supplies retail fuel outlets
  • VictoriaThe jurisdiction where Viva Energy operates the Geelong Refinery
  • AmpolAn Australian petroleum company that operates local refineries alongside Viva Energy
  • Middle EastThe geopolitical region whose conflict disrupts oil flows impacting Viva Energy's operations

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • AmpolSpeculative

    Ampol might see boosted earnings due to high refining margins from Middle East supply disruptions

  • Viva EnergySpeculative

    Viva Energy could see boosted core earnings driven by higher refining margins caused by the conflict

  • ShellSpeculative

    Shell may face sector-wide price increases due to the disruption of oil flows in the Middle East

  • VictoriaSpeculative

    Victoria could see increased profitability for the Geelong Refinery due to high refining margins

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