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19 Jun 2026, 03:26 UTC · 2h ago

Oil drifts lower as Strait of Hormuz reopens, focus shifts to demand outlook

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Iran is currently honoring an interim deal by not attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with over 12 million barrels of oil crossing overnight. — Reduction in geopolitical tension and the resumption of shipping flow typically lower the risk premium on oil prices.
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OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais rejects IEA forecasts of a supply glut and states oil demand is not expected to peak in the foreseeable future. — A bullish outlook on long-term demand and rejection of oversupply narratives provides a floor for oil prices.
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Major shipping lines have not yet resumed transits and insurance rates remain elevated despite the interim deal. — This indicates cautious market sentiment and suggests that normalization of trade is not yet fully realized.
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