Oil stockpiles may near record lows if Hormuz closed

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UBS says global oil stockpiles could approach all-time lows by end of May if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed.

WHO: UBS

WHAT: UBS forecasts global oil stockpiles could approach all-time lows if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 9:25 AM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: The Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

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