Politics × Energy

Hormuz closure crushes shipments to 3.8mb/d; crude hits $150/barrel

IEA's April report shows Hormuz blockade has slashed shipments from typical 20mb/d-plus to just 3.8mb/d. Physical crude now hovers around $150/barrel—a record high—while Singapore distillate crosses $290.

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