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Part of The conflict involving Iran is impacting the Strait of Hormuz, which supplies global LNG markets, leading to increased scrutiny of energy price caps by Ofgem for the UK market.

How could conflicts severely affecting flows through the Strait of Hormuz impact Brent crude oil?

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Disrupted flows through Hormuz may drive volatility and upward pressure on Brent crude prices The severe disruption of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, driven by conflicts such as the US-Israeli war with Iran, increases global supply risk. Since Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for Middle East energy exports, reduced flows heighten market uncertainty. This heightened risk and competition for cargoes, including LNG, could lead to increased volatility and upward pressure on global crude oil benchmarks like Brent. The system's resilience depends on how long the Strait of Hormuz stays constricted.

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  • The US-Israeli war with Iran has severely affected flows through the Strait of Hormuz.oilprice.com
  • Europe and Asia are competing for the same LNG cargoes, which risks leaving Europe short of winter stocks and Asia short of supply.oilprice.com
  • Diesel stocks are around 14% below their five-year average, and US diesel cracks have climbed above a record $100 per barrel.oilprice.com

Why it matters

The stability of global crude oil prices, represented by Brent, is structurally dependent on the unimpeded flow of energy through critical chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz. Any sustained constriction of this route introduces significant supply risk, which markets immediately price in through increased volatility and upward pressure on prices.

This situation is part of a broader energy security crisis, where Europe and Asia are competing for limited LNG cargoes. The report notes that the system's resilience so far has been due to capacity built after previous shocks, but how much time remains depends on how long the Strait of Hormuz stays constricted.

What we don't know yet

  • How long will the conflict continue to restrict flows through the Strait of Hormuz?
  • Will the increased competition for LNG cargoes lead to structural changes in energy sourcing for Europe and Asia?

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The conflict de-escalates or maritime traffic resumes normal levels through HormuzThe immediate supply risk would decrease, likely causing volatility to fade and downward pressure on crude prices.
Major consuming nations, such as Europe or Asia, successfully secure long-term alternative energy supply contractsThe reliance on the Strait of Hormuz would lessen, mitigating the impact of flow disruptions on global crude prices.

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