Brent oil rebound underpinned by Hormuz mine strikes – Commerzbank

Oil’s rebound is being driven in large part by escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Commerzbank Research. Reported mine strikes on tankers and disruptions to LNG flows are central to the tensions.

Brent Supported by Hormuz Conflict

"Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated overnight."

"Iran’s IRGC Navy claimed two additional oil tankers struck mines while attempting to transit the waterway, with both vessels reportedly on fire."

"Brent crude rose 1.2% to USD92.63, as the latest Hormuz mine incidents provided a floor to prices despite the broader November slide of approximately 17%."

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