Hormuz reopening to release wave of oil supply, depress prices

Middle Eastern crude prices could face further pressure if the Strait of Hormuz reopens on Friday under the U.S.-Iran interim deal, potentially releasing millions of barrels of stranded Gulf oil into global markets. The article points to a meaningful supply increase that could weigh on regional crude differentials and broader energy markets. The main risk is downside price pressure rather than a direct disruption.

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Middle Eastern crude prices could face further pressure if the Strait of Hormuz reopens on Friday under the U.S.-Iran interim deal, potentially releasing millions of barrels of stranded Gulf oil into global markets. The article points to a meaningful supply increase that could weigh on regional crude differentials and broader energy markets. The main risk is downside price pressure rather than a direct disruption.