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Oil stocks drain at record pace as IEA warns of renewed price swings
- IEA warns the oil market may stay in deficit until year-end due to Hormuz disruptions and tightening supplies.
- Global oil inventories fell sharply in March and April, signaling an unprecedented supply shock.
- Countries rerouted exports and shifted shipments to cushion markets amid Gulf tensions.
- Oil demand is expected to fall, with 2026 consumption cut by 420,000 barrels per day.
- Demand declines and high fuel prices further curb consumption and refine runs.
- IEA sees potential demand recovery later if Hormuz flows resume in 3Q26.
- IEA expects market volatility to persist ahead of peak summer demand.
- Saudi Arabia and UAE reroute exports; US and others boost shipments to Asia.
- The IEA has drawn emergency reserves to support markets this year.
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