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Iran strikes energy facilities; oil tops $100

Trading desks must re-route crude flows as Strait of Hormuz shipments halt

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Iran struck energy and shipping targets, halting exports via the Strait of Hormuz and forcing the IEA to release 400m barrels, sending Brent above $100.
Why it matters
Exports halted via the Strait of Hormuz. IEA expects a regional production cut of at least 10 million barrels per day. US announced a 172 million barrel release from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Implications
  • Trading desks must hedge or close crude positions now or incur mark-to-market losses.

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