Global oil inventories are being depleted at an unprecedented rate due to the Iran war, which has significantly reduced flows from the Persian Gulf. This rapid drawdown of over a billion barrels in two months is increasing the risk of extreme price spikes and shortages, leaving governments and industries with fewer options to mitigate the impact. Even if the conflict ends, market vulnerability is expected to persist due to the depleted buffer, with some regions like Asia and Europe facing critical supply levels in the coming months. AI
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RANK_REASON Significant geopolitical event impacting global commodity markets and strategic reserves. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
