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Oil stocks fall as Iraq bypasses Strait of Hormuz for exports
short by / on Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
Oil stocks slid in premarket trading as Iraq resumed exports via Turkey, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz and easing immediate supply fears. However, analysts predict crude will stay above $100 due to ongoing US-Iran tensions. OCBC warned that persistent shipping paralysis risks turning temporary disruptions into longer-lasting supply shortages despite recent mitigating efforts.
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