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Slumping Chinese oil imports are shielding the global market from higher prices according to a Financial Times report.

Slumping Chinese oil imports are shielding the global market from higher prices according to a Financial Times report.

Oil prices eased slightly after the US-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire but strong economic data and hawkish Fed commentary kept markets focused on inflation risks and potential rate hikes.

Gold prices declined as renewed US-Iran hostilities jeopardized ceasefire talks, keeping energy prices and inflation risks elevated.

Trump downplayed the threat of Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz, stating U.S. forces have cleared most of them and the waterway could reopen quickly if Iran agrees to a ceasefire framework.

US SPR draws are running at ~1.1 mbpd, with only 13 weeks until the congressional minimum (252.4M bbls) and 14.5 weeks until the operational limit (240M bbls) risking cavern collapse. As SPR outflows taper or halt, the US will be unable to maintain its export and domestic supply balance without Hormuz normalization, which is being delayed by Iran – creating a physical shortage that should lift crude prices. Long USO to profit from imminent upward repricing of crude as the SPR safety valve closes. A surprise Iran deal could temporarily crash oil; demand destruction from recession could cap gains.

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President Trump downplayed the threat of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz and said the strait would open immediately upon Iran signing a memorandum of understanding.

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan states that the most significant disruption in energy in history is currently being observed.

Global stocks fell and Treasury yields rose as renewed US-Iran clashes pushed oil near 96 dollars a barrel, raising inflation risks and hawkish Fed expectations.

Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz blockade will reopen swiftly upon signing an MOU, stating it has been more effective than bombing.

Trump's Iran war has drained US oil supplies to their lowest level since 2004, according to a Financial Times report.

Iran's state media reports that Iran targeted a US military ship hosting a command center approaching Iranian territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman.

India's oil product exports fell 31% year-over-year in May to the lowest since October 2022 as the Iran War and Strait of Hormuz closure force refiners to prioritize domestic supply.

Iran's state media reports that Iranian forces targeted a U.S. military ship hosting a command center approaching Iranian territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman.

Brent crude futures settled at 97.81 dollars per barrel, up 1.81 dollars or 1.89 percent on the day.

Brent crude oil futures settled at 97.81 dollars per barrel, up 1.81 dollars or 1.89 percent for the session.

US crude oil futures settled at 96.02 dollars per barrel, up 2.26 dollars or 2.41 percent for the session.

Iran outlines a four-stage deal plan with the US covering ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz mechanisms, sanctions relief, and nuclear negotiations.

Oil trading giant Vitol Group warns that gasoline could face intense supply pressure as the Iran war continues.

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Iran's foreign minister warns that any hostile act will be met with an immediate and decisive response, escalating geopolitical tensions.

Russia's Saratov Oil refinery has halted operations since May 31st after a drone attack, according to sources.

US Secretary of State Rubio reports Iran is responding to Hormuz transits with regional attacks, threatening shipping security in the strait.

Rubio reports that Iran is responding to Strait of Hormuz transits with attacks in the region, raising geopolitical risk for oil supply.

US Secretary of State Rubio states that US forces are guarding commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

US Secretary of State Rubio states that US forces are protecting commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Cushing crude oil storage levels are nearing tank bottoms as gasoline stocks hit twelve-year lows, supporting oil price gains.

Oil prices hold gains as gasoline stocks hit twelve-year lows and Cushing tank bottoms loom according to the report.

US crude inventories at the Strategic Petroleum Reserve dropped to their lowest level since January 2024, while overall petroleum stocks fell to the lowest since May 2025.