Middle East Energy Disruption
Geopolitical disruptions to Middle Eastern oil and gas exports, including blockades of strategic chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz and their impact on global energy markets and supply chains.
8 events tracked
What the Market Says
- How high will average weekly Hormuz traffic get in 2026? ↗
- 25%Above 40
- 24%Above 30
- 14%Above 50
Earliest close Jan 5, 2027
Prices from Kalshi prediction markets: the market-implied chance of each outcome, set by traders, not a forecast or advice from Penblock. Penblock is not affiliated with Kalshi.
- MEDIUM CONFIDENCEMAINSTREAM ONLYACUTE ↑1 DAY AGO
Crude oil exports from strait of Hormuz largely return to pre-war levels
Crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have recovered to pre-war levels, easing supply concerns.
MAINSTREAMSourced from The Guardian
- MEDIUM CONFIDENCEMAINSTREAM ONLY1 DAY AGO
Oil Is Flowing From the Persian Gulf, but Prices Remain High. Why?
Chinese refiners ban October fuel exports while Persian Gulf oil flows freely, pushing Brent crude above $100 despite supply recovery.
MAINSTREAMSourced from The New York Times · CNBC
- MEDIUM CONFIDENCEMAINSTREAM ONLYACUTE ↑3 DAYS AGO
Tankers Are Loading Oil Again From a Vital Saudi Pipeline
Saudi Arabia resumes oil exports through a vital pipeline, signaling restoration of crude supply routes.
MAINSTREAMSourced from The New York Times
- MEDIUM CONFIDENCEMAINSTREAM ONLY4 DAYS AGO
Mideast Oil Exports Rebound Even as Prices Remain Elevated
Middle East oil exports are rising despite sustained high prices, signaling supply recovery in the region.
MAINSTREAMSourced from The New York Times
- MEDIUM CONFIDENCEMAINSTREAM ONLY4 DAYS AGO
Rubio, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister hold talks on Yemen, Hormuz Strait
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio meets Saudi Arabia's foreign minister to discuss Yemen and the Strait of Hormuz.
MAINSTREAMSourced from Al Jazeera
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- MEDIUM CONFIDENCEMAINSTREAM ONLY4 DAYS AGO
Oil extends gains as Middle East supply concerns persist
Oil prices rise amid ongoing Middle East supply concerns.
MAINSTREAMSourced from CNBC
- MEDIUM CONFIDENCEMAINSTREAM ONLY4 DAYS AGO
Iran touts Hormuz attacks as oil flows increase despite tensions
Iran claims responsibility for Hormuz attacks while oil shipments through the strait continue, signaling sustained regional tension.
MAINSTREAMSourced from Al Jazeera
- MEDIUM CONFIDENCEMAINSTREAM ONLY4 DAYS AGO
Iraq looks for oil export alternatives to the troubled Strait of Hormuz
Iraq seeks alternative oil export routes to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz.
MAINSTREAMSourced from Al Jazeera