Goldman says global oil stocks approaching eight-year low, depletion speed a concern

Global oil stocks are nearing their lowest level in eight years, with Goldman Sachs warning that the pace of depletion is becoming a concern as supplies through the Strait of Hormuz remain restricted. The combination of tight inventories and constrained shipping routes raises the risk of higher volatility in crude markets and a potential supply shock. The issue has broad implications for global energy pricing and trade flows.

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Global oil stocks are nearing their lowest level in eight years, with Goldman Sachs warning that the pace of depletion is becoming a concern as supplies through the Strait of Hormuz remain restricted. The combination of tight inventories and constrained shipping routes raises the risk of higher volatility in crude markets and a potential supply shock. The issue has broad implications for global energy pricing and trade flows.