Oil markets nearing ‘red zone’ as Iran crisis continues, warns IEA chief

wccwcc
May 21, 2026 - 18:01
 0  1
Oil markets nearing ‘red zone’ as Iran crisis continues, warns IEA chief

Surging demand, low reserves and reduced Middle East exports predicted to cause global crunch by August

Oil markets will enter the “red zone” by July and August as stocks dwindle before the summer travel season amid a shortage of fresh oil exports from the Middle East, the executive director of the International Energy Authority warned on Thursday.

Fatih Birol added that the most important solution to the Iran war energy shock was a full and unconditional reopening of the strait of Hormuz. Continue reading...

What's Your Reaction?

like like 0
dislike dislike 0
love love 0
funny funny 0
angry angry 0
sad sad 0
wow wow 0