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UPDATED May 18, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET

May 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET

Reopening Strait of Hormuz brings uncertain risks

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Fatih Birol of the International Energy Agency warns of economic risks tied to the Strait of Hormuz reopening.

WHO: Fatih Birol

WHAT: Fatih Birol outlines risks facing the economy related to the Strait of Hormuz reopening.

WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 12:55 PM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: None

How this story developed (showing 13 of 13 earlier reports)

Strategists warn Europe faces oil shortages within weeks · May 18, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET
US and Iran stall on Hormuz reopening as oil supplies tighten · May 16, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET
Oil stockpiles may near record lows if Hormuz closed · May 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Oil supply loss nears 1 billion barrels in 75 days · May 13, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
IEA: World oil reserves draining at record pace · May 13, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET
OPEC sees slower demand growth as Hormuz output falls · May 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Shipping industry fears fuel shortages as Iran war squeezes supply · May 12, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
Saudi Aramco CEO: Strait of Hormuz shut costs 100m bpd · May 12, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Kloza: Strait of Hormuz is only lever on gas · May 11, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Aramco CEO: oil market may not normalize this year · May 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Oil executives say Iran blockade will reshape global energy markets · May 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Oil rises as U.S.-Iran fire exchange rattles Hormuz ceasefire · May 8, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Shell CEO: Oil market short nearly 1 billion barrels · May 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET

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