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Oil futures have not skyrocketed to the dangerous levels forecasters feared — at least not yet.
One theory is that a surprisingly large amount of crude is escaping the double blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, helping the global energy system absorb the historic shock. Tankers carrying these so-called "clandestine flows" may be dodging the blockade by turning off transponders to avoid detection, experts told CNN. https://cnn.it/4v2vYxY
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Analysis Summary
Oil prices have stayed calmer than expected despite a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that has cut shipping traffic by 90-95%, because tankers are circumventing the blockade by turning off tracking systems and moving oil through clandestine routes. This has allowed the global oil market to absorb the supply shock from the U.S.-Iran war without the price spikes energy experts originally predicted. The catch: turning off transponders means traders and analysts are flying blind on actual supply flows, making it harder to spot price risks before they hit.
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“Oil futures have not skyrocketed to dangerous levels forecasters feared”
CNBC reports oil prices fell after Trump energy secretary comments on increasing Hormuz traffic. Aligns with forecaster concerns not materializing.
“A surprisingly large amount of crude is escaping the double blockade of the Strait of Hormuz”
Corroborated by CNBC, TradingView, OilPrice.com, and MSN reporting on 'clandestine flows' and ghost tanker traffic through Hormuz despite blockade.
“Tankers are dodging the blockade by turning off transponders to avoid detection”
Multiple sources (TradingView, OilPrice.com, MSN) confirm tankers are switching off transponders. OilPrice reports 90-95% traffic reduction but growing dark tanker activity.
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