Global oil inventories will slump to five-year low, IMF says
The National · 4 Jun 2026

Global oil inventories will slump to five-year low, IMF says

The International Monetary Fund has warned that global oil inventories are expected to sink to a five-year low next month as the Iran war affects energy supplies. With the Strait of Hormuz, the vital chokepoint through which one fifth of the world's oil supply passes, closed for nearly 100 days, glo


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The IMF warns that global oil inventories are set to reach a five-year low due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, which has severely impacted energy supplies. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz for nearly 100 days exacerbates the situation, threatening a critical artery for oil transport.


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