Iran still seen capable of escalating attacks on Gulf’s energy
Analysts warn Tehran’s ability to prolong disruption to oil and gas flows ‘has a way to go’
Analysts warn Tehran’s ability to prolong disruption to oil and gas flows ‘has a way to go’

While there are buffers of supply, spare capacity will come under pressure in the event of any further escalation

Global stocks slide as Tehran escalates attacks on energy infrastructure

Disruption to tanker traffic at the Strait of Hormuz would pose a much bigger risk to oil supply

Tehran has a maximum of 16 days of storage before it will need to curtail its output

Extent of increase likely to depend on whether Tehran retaliates with attacks on oil infrastructure or shipping in Strait of…

Agency’s head Fatih Birol says recovery of oil and gasfields in Gulf region could take more than six months