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AI-generatedEscalating US-Iran tensions and drone attack on UAE raise risk of Strait of Hormuz disruption, directly affecting global crude supply. Brent and WTI prices fell slightly after Monday's spike, but localized shortages in emerging markets (South Africa, India, Thailand, Taiwan) indicate supply chain stress. Channel: supply_shortage, logistics. Impact is global with regional scarcity in EM markets.
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- Brent crude July delivery down 0.60% to $113.77/barrel
- WTI down 1.35% to $105.06/barrel
- Iranian drones targeted UAE, Trump warned against attacks on US vessels in Strait of Hormuz
- Goldman Sachs: global oil inventories not critically low but localized shortages emerging (South Africa, India, Thailand, Taiwan)
- Global oil stocks projected to decrease from 101 days to 98 days of demand by end of May
Brent crude likely to spike 2-3% in 48h on Strait of Hormuz disruption risk.
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