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Reuters

20 Jul 2026, 10:52 UTC · 15h ago

Why oil prices haven't gone crazy despite 5 months of US-Iran war

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The Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of global oil supply transits, has been cut off from world markets. — A sudden loss of 20% of global oil supply creates a massive supply shock, leading to extreme price spikes and inflationary pressure.
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The United States and Israel entered a state of war with Iran. — Direct military conflict involving major powers in a volatile region typically triggers severe risk-off sentiment and geopolitical instability.
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Analysts project crude oil prices could rise to between $150 and $200 per barrel. — Extreme energy cost increases act as a tax on global economic growth and weigh heavily on non-energy industrial equities.
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