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Middle East Oil Risks Surpass US-China Tensions, Expert Warns

30 Eylül 2026Bloomberg

IIF's Ashok Bhundia highlights that declining oil inventories in the Strait of Hormuz pose a greater global risk than US-China tensions.
IIF Deputy Chief Economist Ashok Bhundia highlights the growing risks associated with dwindling oil and diesel inventories in the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that these concerns now surpass the strategic competition between the US and China. He emphasizes that the current elevated crack spreads are contributing to…
This situation underscores the fragility of global oil supply and its potential economic implications.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic chokepoint for global oil shipments, and any significant disruption in this area could have immediate and severe impacts on oil prices and global markets. The ongoing tensions between the US and China, while significant, may not currently pose as immediate a threat to global econo…
Bhundia's analysis points to a critical intersection of energy supply and economic stability, suggesting that geopolitical tensions are not the only factors influencing market dynamics. The focus on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for oil, indicates that disruptions in this region could have far-reaching…

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“Elevated crack spreads are driving cost-push inflation.”

This article reflects the opinions of Ashok Bhundia and does not necessarily represent the views of Bloomberg or its affiliates.

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