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Oil flows through Strait of Hormuz stay below normal levels
Traders continue to monitor U.S.-Iran tensions even as some market participants identify a potential reduction in risk. Oil transit volumes through the Strait of Hormuz have not returned to usual rates.
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Oil transit volumes through the Strait of Hormuz remain below normal levels despite signs that market participants see a possible reduction in U.S.-Iran tensions. The Reuters Morning Bid podcast reported that traders are watching developments in the region for any further changes in shipping patterns or risk premiums.
Some traders have identified what they view as an off-ramp in the diplomatic situation. Shipping data cited in the report shows that daily oil flows have not recovered to pre-tension averages. Market participants continue to assess insurance costs and vessel routing decisions linked to the strait.
The situation affects global crude supply routes that normally carry a significant share of seaborne oil trade.
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