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Could Iran be forced to shut oil wells as storage tanks fill up?
short by / on Wednesday, 29 April, 2026
Iran is running out of oil storage after US naval blockade sharply cut its crude exports via Hormuz. Analysts say Iran may have only 12-22 days of spare capacity left. If storage fills up, Tehran could be forced to cut production even further, possibly shutting wells. The crisis, already lifting global oil prices, could have major effects on energy markets.
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