Strait of Hormuz News Updates

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IEA Says Iran War a 'Major, Major Threat' to Global Economy

Fatih Birol said at Australia’s National Press Club that the war has had a worse impact on oil than the two oil shocks of the 1970s combined.

March 23, 2026
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Analysts Doubt Canada Can Meet IEA Oil Target

Canada would be the third-largest contributor to the IEA’s program, with the added crude at about 130,000 extra barrels a day if rolled out over six months.

March 20, 2026
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Dallas Fed Sees Hit to Global GDP if Hormuz Stays Shut

Economists are monitoring both the inflationary and demand impacts from soaring prices of gasoline, diesel and other petroleum products. 

March 20, 2026
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Oil Tanker Market’s Key Rate Thrown Into Chaos

Without the TD3 rate, the brokers have almost nothing upon which to base their assessments. 

March 20, 2026
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Oil Refiners Pay Huge Premiums to Replace Middle East Crude

The prices demonstrate yet another pinch point in the global energy industry system caused by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

March 20, 2026
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IEA Details Contributions for Coordinated Stockpile Draw

The IEA said the release will largely consist of crude oil, though contributions from Europe will primarily take the form of refined petroleum product.

March 19, 2026
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White House Rules Out Export Curbs as Fuel Prices Rise

November’s midterms will hinge in part on Americans’ attitudes toward the cost of living, and polls show the president is getting poor economic marks.

March 19, 2026
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Iran Intensifies Attacks on Gulf Energy Sites

The strikes sent fuel prices soaring and risked drawing Iran’s Arab neighbors directly into the conflict.

March 19, 2026
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Brent Crude Hits $119 as Iran Attacks Key Energy Facilities

The attacks added to fears the energy crisis triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz may cause lasting damage to oil and gas production.

March 19, 2026
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Venezuelan Crude Oil Import Surge Reshapes US Supply Mix

Imports of Venezuelan heavy crude doubled in the week leading up to March 13, reaching the highest since late 2024, according to U.S. government data.

March 18, 2026

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