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Sign InAmid escalating geopolitical tensions threatening global energy security, oil traders have warned that the market is close to running on empty as stockpiles that acted as shock absorbers reach critically low levels. The re-closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway has intensified the global supply crunch. According to reports, the depletion of these inventories leaves the market highly vulnerable to further production or distribution shocks.
These warnings arrive as commercial inventories in OECD countries remain below their five-year average, according to International Energy Agency data. In comparison to previous crises, analysts at Goldman Sachs suggest that the lack of inventory buffers could drive oil prices to record highs if the closure of the strait—which handles approximately 20% of global oil consumption—persists (per U.S. Energy Information Administration data).
Looking ahead, market participants are closely monitoring the Federal Reserve's Monetary Policy Report scheduled for July 10, 2026, which could impact dollar strength and energy import costs. While current price data is unavailable, the outlook remains qualitatively bullish due to supply constraints, with focus shifting to potential emergency stock releases or updates regarding the reopening of the waterway.