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Hormuz disruption looks structural not temporary and markets may feel it longer
Economy
Published on 13 May 2026
Even reopening might not restore supply fast enough
Trade circles are increasingly worried that disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz won’t fade quickly. Even if ships can move again partially, relief may be delayed, keeping oil and related market pressures elevated. The core fear is a shift from a temporary disruption to something more structural, complicating expectations for faster normalization.
- Strait of Hormuz disruption may be lasting longer than markets hope
- Partial reopening may not quickly restore normal supply flows
- Oil price pressure is only one piece of a wider trade impact
- Structural change could keep risk premia elevated for longer
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