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Middle East Oil Exports Rebound

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Middle Eastern oil exports rebounded to their highest level since the Iran war began as more tankers crossed the Strait of Hormuz, though global supply remained below demand.

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Mideast Oil Exports Rebound Even as Prices Remain Elevated www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/b...
Mideast Oil Exports Rebound Even as Prices Remain Elevated
More tankers are moving through the Strait of Hormuz as shippers gain confidence, but the global supply of oil is still below demand.
www.nytimes.com
September 29, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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Reposted by Matthew Bunn

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Iran’s ability to choke off oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz—and use that as leverage in talks with the U.S.—is breaking down.
Middle East Oil Exports Rebound as Iran’s Chokehold on Hormuz Breaks Down
The erosion of Iran’s position comes as the U.S. Navy and Gulf oil producers have become better at fending off or evading Iranian attacks, allowing more tankers to cross the strait.
on.wsj.com
September 29, 2026 at 8:38 AM

Reposted by Helen Clark

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Reposted by Thomas Masterson

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Oil prices and US Treasuries are locked in their tightest relationship since the first Gulf war in 1990, highlighting how dependent the outlook for the global economy and major asset classes has become on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. ft.trib.al/uSAHCng
September 29, 2026 at 5:30 AM