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How Much Oil Is Really Getting Through the Strait of Hormuz?

Trump says the U.S. has effectively reopened the Strait of Hormuz, with 18 million barrels of oil reportedly crossing under American protection on Tuesday, close to the roughly 20 million bpd that…

  • The U.S. claims 18 million barrels of oil passed through Hormuz under its protection.
  • Commercial tracking services record fewer vessel crossings, around 11 to 12 per day.
  • Estimated oil flow through Hormuz is between 8.6 to 10 million barrels per day.

WTI Back Above $91 as War Premium Returns

October WTI crude oil futures are trading at $91.80 Thursday night, up $8.36 or 10.02% for the week so far. The contract traded as low as $84.11 early in the week before reaching $93.14, its strongest…

  • WTI crude oil futures surpass $91 per barrel
  • War premium returns due to intensified US-Iran conflict
  • Gulf supply route volatility affects oil prices

Europe Gas Prices Head for Fourth Straight Weekly Gain

European benchmark natural gas prices on Friday headed for their fourth consecutive weekly gain as the re-escalation in the Middle East dampened hopes that LNG flows from the Strait of Hormuz could…

  • European gas prices rise for fourth consecutive week
  • Tension in Middle East dampens LNG flow expectations
  • US-Iran hostilities heighten LNG supply concerns

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