Oil prices extend declines as Hormuz Strait flows rebound to 30%–35% of prewar levels
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Crude extended losses as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz recovered to roughly 30%–35% of pre-conflict levels, reducing perceived near-term supply disruption risk. Market commentary suggests a return toward 50%–60% normal flows could revive global oversupply concerns, reinforcing downside pressure in oil benchmarks. Trump's push to add tariffs on Iran to a sanctions bill adds policy uncertainty but has limited direct trade relevance.
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Oil prices fell as crude traffic through the Strait of Hormuz recovered to about 30%–35% of prewar levels, easing concerns over supply disruptions after the recent U.S.-Iran flare-up. Brent futures slipped 0.98% to $88.16 a barrel, while WTI futures fell 1.62% to $82.24. Commonwealth Bank of Australia said a rebound to around 50%–60% of normal flows could be enough to reassert oversupply conditions in the global oil market.
