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IEA says Middle East conflict has fundamentally changed the 2026 oil outlook

April 20, 2026

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Energy shocks can reduce demand through higher prices and slower economic activity even as physical supply tightens. This combination makes market direction difficult to forecast and can increase volatility.nnCommercial parties should avoid relying on a single directional price assumption. Contract structures should define pricing windows and responsibilities clearly enough to remain workable under changing conditions.


Source: IEA

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