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The suspension of US military escorts in the Strait of Hormuz reduces immediate geopolitical risk for oil tankers, potentially lowering war risk premiums on crude shipments. However, the continued US blockade of Iranian ports maintains supply constraints on Iranian oil. This creates a mixed signal: lower transit risk but persistent Iranian supply restriction. The impact is global for oil markets, with direct effects on shipping costs and insurance. European automakers and airlines may benefit from lower fuel costs if oil prices ease, but the net effect is uncertain.