Brent Crude Stabilizes Near Sixty Five Dollars on Shipping Risks

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Shipping Bottlenecks

Threats to maritime security in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz are keeping a floor under prices. Insurance premiums for tankers have spiked, increasing the delivered cost of crude.

Supply Outlook

Despite the tension, global oil markets remain well-supplied. High inventories in OECD nations are acting as a buffer, preventing a more significant price spike.