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Crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz hit prewar levels, but fuel shipments remain constrained - cnbc.com

US · 2026-09-30

Key takeaway

Crude oil exports via the Strait of Hormuz have normalized, but refined product flows remain tight.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerCrude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz return to prewar levels, restoring upstream crude supply.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onRefined product (diesel) shipments remain constrained, creating a persistent distillate shortfall.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onDiesel prices hit record highs, driving up global freight and logistics costs.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youUS SMEs with fuel-intensive operations see higher input and delivery costs, squeezing margins.

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