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The Strait of Hormuz is expected to reopen on June 19 after the US and Iran signed an agreement, according to a new report. The reopening comes after the strait's closure amid heightened Middle East tensions disrupted global oil and gas supplies.
Crude oil imports from the Middle East dropped 67% in April year-on-year, a record decline that underscores major shifts in the global energy market. Weakening demand and policy changes in importing countries are cited as key factors. The slump may pressure global prices and push exporters to diversify markets.
Brent crude prices surged after a clash between US and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz, testing a fragile ceasefire and raising energy security concerns. The firefight involved missiles, drones, and small vessels, though both sides later downplayed the incident. Asian and US stock markets fell amid the uncertainty.
The United Arab Emirates announced its withdrawal from OPEC effective January 1, signaling a potential turning point for the oil cartel. The move follows months of disagreements over production quotas, with the UAE arguing that current limits do not reflect its increased capacity. Analysts warn that the departure could trigger a wave of exits from OPEC, as new oil producers challenge its influence.
The United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave OPEC after decades of membership, a move aimed at pursuing independent economic policies and reshaping Gulf oil politics. The exit follows years of tensions over OPEC's output limits as the UAE sought to boost production capacity. The decision comes amid the US-Israel war with Iran, which has disrupted Gulf oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
