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Times of India10.05.2026GeneralIndia

Strait trouble: Global oil tanks run dry at unprecedented pace as Hormuz remains choked

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Global oil inventories are rapidly depleting due to the Iran war disrupting crude flows from the Persian Gulf, leading to concerns of price spikes and shortages. Asia faces immediate pressure, with some nations potentially experiencing shortages within a month as reserves hit multi-year lows. Strategic reserves are being deployed, but this further weakens the global safety buffer.

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