Strait of Hormuz reopens: Middle East oil exports to climb to 4-month high

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The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has led to an increase in Middle Eastern oil exports to a four-month high in June. Iraq and Saudi Arabia are leading the export surge, with Iraq diversifying routes through Syria amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations following a US-Iran agreement.

The Strait of Hormuz is reopening, paving the way for Middle Eastern fuel oil exports to reach a four-month high in June. Iraq and Saudi Arabia are leading this surge, with Iraq notably diversifying routes through Syria. While shipments are increasing, they remain below pre-war levels, and cautious optimism prevails due to ongoing negotiation uncertainties. This development follows an interim US-Iran agreement.