Jeff Currie on ‘Dangerous Phase' of Commodities Rally, $5 Gasoline

Bloomberg Markets and Finance | September 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM UTC
Bullish 95% Confidence
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Key Points

  • US diesel prices have reached a record $6/gallon, with gasoline potentially hitting $5 before the midterms.
  • Shortages are moving upstream from refined products to crude oil, exacerbated by global supply chain disruptions and renewed Chinese demand.
  • Commodities are identified as the best-performing asset class this year and decade, fueled by a 'toxic combination' of scarcity and currency debasement.

AI Summary

Jeff Currie discusses the 'dangerous phase' of the commodities rally, driven by escalating global shortages and returning Chinese demand. He highlights record US diesel prices and the potential for $5 gasoline, emphasizing that crude oil is now the primary signal, with product shortages moving upstream. Currie advocates for owning commodities as a hedge against scarcity and currency debasement.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Bullish 95%
Consensus Bullish 95%