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Oil prices spiked after the U.S. attacked Iran and have remained elevated since, as the Strait of Hormuz has stayed closed. The resulting impact has been felt across fuel markets, including $4 per gallon gasoline in the U.S., higher diesel prices, and even higher fuel costs in Europe, Asia, and other regions, shifting demand patterns.
Among the potential beneficiaries are alternative energy companies that can help consumers and businesses reduce fuel spending. Tesla, the electric-vehicle maker, provided an update on Wednesday night.
Investors initially responded positively to the results, pushing the stock higher. The move reversed after CEO Elon Musk forecast a “very significant” increase in capital expenditures (capex) this year.
Despite the capex concern, Tesla reported strong performance in its EV business. Automotive revenue rose 16% to $16.2 billion, building on a prior quarter that had seen backlash tied to Musk’s work with the Trump administration under DOGE.
In its commentary, Tesla pointed to higher oil prices as one factor supporting sales. The company cited a surge in Europe, with deliveries up more than 150% quarter-over-quarter in countries including France and Germany. Tesla also reported strength in Asia, noting that Japan and South Korea returned to growth.
Tesla further reported its highest Q1 order backlog in more than two years.
Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja said, “The recent increase in gas prices has had a positive impact on the order rate,” while also noting that the improvement began before the increase in gas prices.
The article also highlighted that Tesla is not the only EV-related company benefiting from higher oil prices. Electric car sales rose 51% in continental Europe. In Asia, EV sales accelerated as well, with registrations more than doubling in South Korea in March.
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