France fears oil shortage if Strait of Hormuz closes

Global oil stocks are declining at record pace, creating summer shortage risk if major disruption occurs.

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The Strait of Hormuz, strategic passage for global oil transit, represents a critical bottleneck.

Strait closure would have severe consequences for European energy supply.

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