The Strait of Hormuz is expected to reopen on Friday, June 19, following a US-Iran peace deal, leading the IEA to predict a significant oil surplus in 2027.

Strait of Hormuz, Middle East

Who

International Energy Agency (IEA), US, Iran, Michelle Wiese Bockmann, Windward

What

When

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:02:00 GMT · 7d 22h ago

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Strait of Hormuz, Middle East ·

Why

A US-Iran peace deal is anticipated to be signed, leading to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the US naval blockade of Iranian ports.

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The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy chokepoint, and the return of Iranian oil to markets could significantly ease global energy prices and lead to an oil supply surplus in 2027, potentially allowing countries to rebuild strategic reserves after a period of high prices.

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