FITCH SAYS IF OIL SUPPLIES THROUGH THE HORMUZ STRAIT CONTINUE TO BE HAMPERED BEYOND 2027, THEN A HIGHER OIL PRICE SCENARIO THAN OUR BASE CASE WOULD MATERIALIZE.

Fitch Ratings has indicated that if disruption to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz persists beyond 2027, a higher oil price scenario than its base case would materialize. The core transmission mechanism is supply-side risk premium: the Strait carries a substantial share of seaborne crude and LNG, so prolonged hampering would tighten global balances and push crude prices upward as inventories draw down and spare capacity is tested. Crude oil futures, particularly Brent, are the most directly exposed instruments, while energy equities and oil-sensitive sovereigns and importers face indirect pressure through input costs and inflation expectations. Traders will watch the EIA weekly petroleum status report and OPEC+ production decisions for evidence of whether supply constraints are tightening or being offset by spare capacity and alternative routing.

Crude oil (WTI/Brent) reacts in real time to OPEC+ production decisions, EIA weekly inventory reports, geopolitical supply disruptions (Middle East, Russia, Venezuela) and US Strategic Petroleum Reserve announcements. A 5% intraday move on breaking news is not unusual.

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