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Part of The U.S. has allowed oil sales via a Memorandum of Understanding, with oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz.

How could the ceasefire deal affect inflation in Singapore?

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Ceasefire deal may ease inflation by normalizing oil and gas flows The agreement on a 60-day ceasefire deal is expected to normalize oil and natural gas flows from the Middle East. In response to this deal and the hope that shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would increase, crude oil and natural gas prices have dropped significantly. This drop in commodity prices is expected to continue easing further, thereby mitigating inflationary pressures.

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  • A 60-day ceasefire deal was agreed upon amid conflict impacting oil and gas flows through the Hormuz Strait.straitstimes.com
  • The deal was agreed upon on June 14.straitstimes.com
  • Crude oil and natural gas prices have dropped significantly in response to the ceasefire deal.straitstimes.com
  • The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) survey was sent out on May 25.straitstimes.com

Why it matters

Inflation is a critical measure of economic health, reflecting the cost of living for households. High inflation can erode purchasing power and force central banks, like the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), to tighten monetary policy, potentially slowing economic growth.

Geopolitical instability in the Middle East frequently drives up energy costs, which acts as a major inflationary input globally. The reports show that before the US-Iran deal, forecasters feared escalation, which contributed to inflation edging up in Singapore.

What we don't know yet

  • How sustained will the increase in shipments through the Strait of Hormuz be?
  • Will the drop in commodity prices be enough to offset other inflationary pressures in the region?

What would change this answer

The conflict escalates again in the Middle EastOil and gas flows would likely be disrupted, causing prices to rise again and reversing the easing of inflation.
The ceasefire deal is extended or formalizedThe normalization of flows would become more certain, potentially leading to a stronger and more sustained easing of inflation.

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