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18 Aug 2026, 06:10 UTC · 2h ago
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Hormuz Risks Support Crude as U.S. Gas Supply Stays Ample
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FXEmpire
18 Aug 2026, 06:10 UTC · 2h ago
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Iran has announced an 'active defensive' military posture as U.S.-Iran talks deteriorate and the U.S. refuses to extend the temporary truce. — Increased military aggression in a key oil-producing region typically spikes crude oil prices due to geopolitical risk premiums.
+0.80Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to 6 ships on August 15th, compared to a 10-day average of 11, amid reports of strikes on exiting vessels. — Direct disruption of the world's most important oil chokepoint creates immediate physical supply constraints and price volatility.
+0.70The EIA expects a loss of 600,000 barrels of crude per day from the Middle East for the remainder of 2027. — A sustained structural deficit in global oil supply puts long-term upward pressure on energy prices.
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U.S. natural gas storage is estimated to reach 3.985 Tcf by the end of October, approximately 5% higher than the five-year average. — Above-average inventory levels generally exert downward pressure on natural gas prices.
-0.40Chinese diesel and gasoline shipments eased global product market tightness in July following the easing of restrictions related to Iran. — Increased supply of refined products from China helps mitigate price spikes in the global fuels market.
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