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  1. US military conducted drills in Caracas on May 29, while Iran simultaneously released a new map claiming control over the Strait of Hormuz.
  2. Conflict in the Middle East has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, causing vital energy, food, and fertilizer flows to be disrupted, leading to inflationary pressures.

Oil Exports Diverted as Strait of Hormuz Remains Restricted

7 reports, 6 independent Updated Jun 30
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What happened

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Despite tensions, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar continue loading oil and LNG onto vessels at their Persian Gulf ports. Oil exports are being diverted, with some cargo utilizing Fujairah port. Iran has also renewed loadings from Kharg Island following the U.S. waiving sanctions on Iranian oil sales until August 21.

From oilprice.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime chokepoint, accounting for 20% of global daily oil and LNG trade and one-third of the seaborne fertilizer trade prior to the conflict. The effective closure of the strait has significantly reduced global seaborne tanker volumes and led to a 13% year-on-year fall in dirty and clean tanker cargo volumes.

Conflict in the Middle East has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, causing vital energy, food, and fertilizer flows to be disrupted, leading to inflationary pressures.

From middleeastmonitor.com, marinelink.com

Who's involved

  • Saudi ArabiaA major Persian Gulf producer continuing to load oil and LNG despite regional tensions.
  • United Arab EmiratesA major Persian Gulf producer continuing to send LNG carriers through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • HormuzA key chokepoint for global maritime trade, connecting Middle Eastern energy to global markets.
  • OmanA coastal state whose actions define and rely upon the functionality of the Strait of Hormuz.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • United Arab EmiratesSpeculative

    The United Arab Emirates might face increased shipping costs due to the need to divert oil exports.

  • Abu Dhabi National Oil CompanySpeculative

    ADNOC might face supply chain disruptions as its oil transit operations are structurally dependent on the Strait of Hormuz.

  • OmanSpeculative

    Oman could see changes in regional energy market stability due to the operational status of the Strait of Hormuz.

How it developed

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  1. Market factors like reserve calls, supply threats, and rising imports are causing global oil market tensions.Sub-event
  2. Oil exports are being diverted and utilizing Fujairah port due to blockades in the Strait of Hormuz.Sub-event
  3. Iranian oil trade utilizes vessels flagged by the Marshall Islands.Sub-event
  4. Diversion of oil exports helps maintain global oil supply amidst Hormuz Strait closure.1 source
  5. IEA coordinated massive oil reserve release to stabilize prices amid SoH closure.1 source

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Conflict in the Middle East has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, causing vital energy, food, and fertilizer flows to be disrupted, leading to inflationary pressures.

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