The EIA lifted its crude oil price forecasts amid escalating attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening global supply risks.
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has raised its crude oil price forecasts, citing tightening supply risks from the Middle East. The decision comes as more ships have come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy shipments per Bloomberg reporting.
The escalation in the Strait of Hormuz is linked to ongoing talks to end the war in the region, with the U.S. vowing to cripple Iran's economy. These attacks directly threaten the stability of oil markets, prompting the EIA to adjust its outlook for future prices.
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