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Iran war continues to constrain Gulf oil flows between key chokepoints

Six months of war have left Gulf oil trapped between two chokepoints, while China gains influence in the disrupted oil market. The reports indicate sustained energy-flow constraints.

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Prolonged disruption around major oil chokepoints can keep global energy supply and price risks elevated.

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  1. Goldman: Gulf oil flows recovering but still well below pre-war levels ↗investinglive.com · Article published: Aug 28, 2026, 1:01 AM UTC
  2. Six months of war leaves Gulf oil trapped between two chokepoints ↗thenationalnews.com · Article published: Aug 28, 2026, 9:35 AM UTC

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