周四，随着对全球石油供应的担忧加剧，油价大幅上涨。主要担忧是霍尔木兹海峡发生的油轮袭击事件，正在减少使用这一重要水道的船只数量。袭击事件的增加加剧了人们对足够石油能否到达全球市场的担忧。
Oil prices jumped sharply on Thursday as fears grew about global oil supplies. The main concern is that attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz are reducing the number of ships using the important waterway. The rise in attacks has increased worries about whether enough oil can reach global markets.
全球石油基准布伦特原油周四早盘上涨4.3%，至每桶104.48美元。这再次将油价推至每桶100美元上方。CNN报道称，美国基准西德克萨斯中质原油（WTI）也上涨约4.3%，至每桶92.05美元。经霍尔木兹海峡的石油运输量下降穿越霍尔木兹海峡的油轮数量大幅下降。根据Kpler数据，周二仅有七艘油轮通过该海峡。这不足过去七天平均通过数量的一半，也是自7月23日以来的最低水平。
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose 4.3% to $104.48 a barrel early Thursday. This pushed oil above the $100-a-barrel level again. CNN reported that US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) also climbed about 4.3% to $92.05 a barrel. Oil shipments through Hormuz fallThe number of tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply. Only seven tankers crossed the strait on Tuesday. That was less than half the average number of crossings over the previous seven days and was the lowest level since July 23, according to Kpler data.
油轮通行量下降至关重要，因为霍尔木兹海峡是全球石油运输的主要航线。使用该航线的船只减少引发担忧，即石油供应可能会延迟或中断。油轮袭击冲击石油供应油轮通行量下降的最大原因是商船遭袭击事件增加。根据Kpler数据，9月28日至10月4日期间，霍尔木兹海峡发生了10起油轮袭击事件。
The fall in tanker traffic is important because the Strait of Hormuz is a major route for global oil shipments. Fewer ships using the route raise concerns that oil supplies could be delayed or disrupted. Tanker attacks hit oil supplyThe biggest reason for the lower tanker traffic is a rise in attacks on commercial vessels. There were 10 tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz between September 28 and October 4, according to Kpler.
这10起袭击创下了周度纪录。Kpler表示，之前的周度最高纪录为6起油轮袭击，这意味着最新数据显著更高。
The 10 attacks were a record weekly number. Kpler said the previous weekly high was six tanker attacks, meaning the latest figure was significantly higher.
房贷利率正在上升，但这13个州的利率却下降了——您的州在其中吗？
Mortgage rates are rising, but these 13 states saw rates fall — is yours one of them?
尽管离开海湾的原油更多，但袭击仍在发生。这表明问题不仅仅是石油产量不足。据CNN报道，人们对船只、船员及其货物的安全也日益担忧。新袭击事件加剧石油担忧周三据报发生了一起新的油轮袭击事件。
The attacks are happening even though more crude oil has been leaving the Gulf. This shows that the problem is not simply a lack of oil production. There are also growing concerns about the safety of ships, crews and their cargoes, according to CNN. New attack raises oil fearsA new tanker attack was reported on Wednesday.
据英国海事贸易行动局称，该油轮表示遭遇多枚弹丸袭击，并有人员伤亡。
The tanker said it had been hit by multiple projectiles, and there were casualties, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency.
最新的袭击事件让石油市场对未来供应更加紧张。如果愿意或能够通过霍尔木兹海峡的油轮减少，石油交付可能变得更加困难和昂贵，从而推高油价。伊萨亚斯飓风威胁美国石油伊萨亚斯飓风为美国增加了另一项供应风险。风暴正向墨西哥湾沿岸移动，那里拥有美国石油和炼油工业的主要部分。CNN报道称，对可能出现的产量损失的担忧也有助于推高油价。壳牌、雪佛龙削减产量石油公司已经因伊萨亚斯飓风采取行动。石油巨头壳牌和雪佛龙表示，将削减该地区产量并撤离非必要人员。
The latest attacks are making the oil market more nervous about future supplies. If fewer tankers are willing or able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, oil deliveries could become more difficult and expensive, putting upward pressure on prices. Hurricane Isaias threatens US oilHurricane Isaias is adding another supply risk for the US. The storm is moving toward the Gulf Coast, home to a major part of America's oil and refining industry. CNN reported that concerns about possible production losses also helped push oil prices higher. Shell, Chevron cut productionOil companies are already taking steps because of Hurricane Isaias. Oil majors Shell and Chevron said they would reduce production in the region and evacuate nonessential workers.
这给石油市场带来了第二个供应担忧。油轮袭击威胁通过霍尔木兹海峡的石油运输，而伊萨亚斯飓风可能影响美国墨西哥湾沿岸的石油生产和炼油作业。欧洲面临更高能源成本油价上涨也影响其他能源市场。随着油价攀升，欧洲天然气和柴油价格上涨，加剧了对能源成本上升的担忧。
That creates a second supply concern for the oil market. While tanker attacks threaten the movement of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, Hurricane Isaias could affect oil production and refining operations along the US Gulf Coast. Europe faces higher energy costsThe oil price rise is also affecting other energy markets. European natural gas and diesel prices increased as oil prices climbed, adding to concerns about higher energy costs.
更高的能源价格在欧洲引发新的通胀担忧。欧洲严重依赖进口能源，因此石油、天然气和柴油价格上涨会增加企业和消费者的成本。欧洲天然气和柴油价格上涨能源冲击也正在冲击欧洲债券市场。能源价格上涨导致欧洲债券再次遭抛售。
Higher energy prices are raising fresh inflation fears in Europe. Europe depends heavily on imported energy, so a rise in oil, gas and diesel prices can increase costs for businesses and consumers. European gas and diesel prices riseThe energy shock is also hurting European bond markets. Rising energy prices contributed to a renewed selloff in European bonds.
周四欧洲天然气价格也走高。据CNN报道，价格一度接近9月中旬以来的近期高点，随后在当天晚些时候回落。欧洲柴油价格也大幅上涨。ICE柴油期货是欧洲柴油价格的关键基准，周三收盘上涨6%。国际能源署释放更多应急石油国际能源署的一项决定加剧了对柴油供应的担忧。国际能源署表示，其成员国政府不会增加3月已同意从应急储备中释放的石油数量。
European natural gas prices also moved higher on Thursday. Prices came close to their recent high from mid-September before falling back later in the day, according to CNN. European diesel prices have also jumped. ICE Gasoil Futures, a key benchmark for European diesel prices, closed 6% higher on Wednesday.IEA releases more emergency oilA decision by the International Energy Agency added to concerns about diesel supplies. The IEA said its member governments would not increase the amount of oil they had already agreed to release from emergency reserves in March.
各国政府曾同意在3月释放4亿桶石油。据国际能源署称，迄今已释放约3.25亿桶。
Governments had agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil in March. So far, about 325 million barrels have been released, according to the IEA.US mortgage rates hit 7.49%, highest in nearly 3 years: Why home loans are getting costlierAround 100 million more barrels are still expected to enter the market.
美国抵押贷款利率升至7.49%，创近3年新高：房贷为何变得更贵预计仍有约1亿桶石油将进入市场。国际能源署表示，这剩余数量包括七国集团上周同意释放的柴油供应。
The IEA said this remaining amount includes diesel supplies that G7 countries agreed to release last week.
国际能源署表示将加快剩余石油的释放。该机构称将“加速”释放预计仍将进入市场的约1亿桶石油。国际能源署拥有巨大石油储备国际能源署称各国仍拥有大量可用的应急石油储备。据国际能源署称，成员国政府公开持有的应急库存相当于约11亿桶石油。
The IEA said it will speed up those remaining releases. The agency said it would “accelerate” the release of the roughly 100 million barrels still due to reach the market.IEA has huge oil reservesThe IEA says countries still have large emergency oil reserves available. Member governments have publicly held emergency stocks equal to about 1.1 billion barrels of oil, according to the IEA.
其中超过2亿桶是柴油。这意味着如果全球市场面临进一步中断，各国政府仍有大量应急能源供应可潜在使用。
More than 200 million barrels of those emergency stocks are diesel. This means governments still have a large amount of emergency energy supplies that could potentially be used if the global market faces further disruption.
国际能源署也保留了释放更多石油的选项。该机构表示，如果且当需要时，已准备好投放更多应急库存到市场。美国油价保持稳定美国燃油价格尚未像全球油价那样大幅跳涨。周四美国加油站柴油平均价格为每加仑6.28美元，略低于前一日。
The IEA has also kept open the option of releasing more oil. The agency said it is ready to put more emergency stocks into the market if and when they are needed.US gas prices remain steadyUS fuel prices have not yet jumped as sharply as global oil prices. The average US diesel price at gas stations was $6.28 a gallon on Thursday, slightly lower than the previous day.US regular gasoline prices were unchanged from the previous day.
美国普通汽油价格与前一日持平。据AAA称，平均价格维持在每加仑4.36美元。石油市场关注霍尔木兹海峡、飓风动向市场更大的担忧是接下来会发生什么。
The average price remained at $4.36 a gallon, according to AAA. Oil market watches Hormuz, hurricaneThe bigger concern for markets is what happens next.
霍尔木兹海峡持续发生油轮袭击事件，可能进一步减少石油出货量，而伊赛亚斯飓风可能导致美国额外的产量损失。这两起事件共同加剧了石油市场收紧的担忧。
Continued tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz could further reduce oil shipments, while Hurricane Isaias could cause additional production losses in the US. Together, the two events are increasing fears of a tighter oil market.
霍尔木兹海峡袭击威胁石油运输，而飓风威胁美国生产和炼油，造成了独立的供应风险。
The Hormuz attacks threaten the transport of oil, while the hurricane threatens US production and refining, creating separate risks to supply.
这种组合解释了为何油价升至每桶104美元以上。交易商担心，持续的中断可能减少到达市场的石油量，而能源价格本已承压。
That combination explains why oil prices have moved above $104 a barrel. Traders are worried that continued disruptions could reduce the amount of oil reaching markets at a time when energy prices are already under pressure.
目前，市场正密切关注霍尔木兹海峡和伊赛亚斯飓风。任何进一步的油轮袭击、航运量更大幅度下降，或墨西哥湾沿岸更多生产设施停工，都可能给油价带来额外上行压力。
For now, the market is closely watching both the Strait of Hormuz and Hurricane Isaias. Any further tanker attacks, a bigger fall in shipping traffic, or more production shutdowns on the Gulf Coast could put additional upward pressure on oil prices.