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Global oil inventories decline as supply losses increase
The International Energy Agency reports significant reductions in global oil inventories due to ongoing supply disruptions. The situation is linked to the conflict in Iran. (sources: theguardian, cnbc, dw, ft, iea)
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The International Energy Agency has indicated that global oil inventories are depleting at a record pace, primarily due to supply losses from the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war.
- Global oil supply decreased by 1.8 million barrels per day in April, according to the IEA.
- The IEA has warned of rapidly shrinking buffers in oil inventories.
- The ongoing conflict in Iran is contributing to these supply losses.
Why it matters
The depletion of oil inventories could lead to further price spikes in the global oil market.
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theguardianGlobal oil inventories falling at record pace amid Iran war; UK bond recovery fizzles out as Streeting ‘prepares challenge’ – business livecnbcOil price spike turmoil far from over, IEA says as inventories are depleted at “record pace"dwIran war: Oil stocks being used up at record pace, IEA warnsftIEA warns of further price spikes as global oil inventories fall at record pace