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Is Iran’s oil storage nearly full – and will it have to cut production?
Iran is facing a potential crisis regarding its oil storage capacity due to a US naval blockade of its ports and the Strait of Hormuz, which has been in effect since April 13. Reports indicate that Iran could run out of storage in 12 to 22 days if the blockade continues. The blockade has significantly disrupted shipping traffic, reducing it to about 5% of pre-war levels, according to CNN. Additionally, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has closed the Strait of Hormuz, complicating the situation further. There is a standoff, with Iran offering to lift its blockade in exchange for the US doing the same, as reported by the Associated Press.
The ongoing blockade could lead to a significant reduction in Iran's oil production, impacting global oil supply and prices, as noted by Al Jazeera.
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Is Iran’s oil storage nearly full – and will it have to cut production?
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