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“The potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz risks tipping oil markets into heavy undersupply, supporting prices and adding tension,” according to Janiv Shah, vice-president for oil markets at Rystad Energy. “A blockade remains the key risk that could push markets into uncharted territory.”