Oil at yearly highs despite Gulf export data suggesting ample supply

Oil prices hit 2026 highs while Persian Gulf export data increasingly contradict a narrative of severe supply shortage. The divergence suggests the rally may be driven by fear—geopolitical risk premium—rather than physical tightness, raising the risk of a sharp correction if sentiment shifts.

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