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

Immediate supply fears are easing as tanker traffic returns to the Strait of Hormuz, shifting market focus back to oil demand and OPEC's outlook. The article suggests reduced geopolitical supply risk for crude, which is mildly supportive for transport flows but largely neutral for near-term pricing. Broader impact is likely limited unless demand data or OPEC guidance changes materially.

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Immediate supply fears are easing as tanker traffic returns to the Strait of Hormuz, shifting market focus back to oil demand and OPEC's outlook. The article suggests reduced geopolitical supply risk for crude, which is mildly supportive for transport flows but largely neutral for near-term pricing. Broader impact is likely limited unless demand data or OPEC guidance changes materially.