Rising Geopolitical Tensions Highlight the Need for Energy Resilience

Oil prices rebounded as markets reacted to geopolitical tensions, raising concerns about major disruptions to global oil supply. While the International Energy Agency is considering a record release of strategic oil reserves to stabilize markets, analysts warn it may only offset a small portion of the estimated supply loss as infrastructure damage, refinery shutdowns, and risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz threaten as much as 15 million barrels per day of Gulf exports.

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