Even China’s inventories are now starting to decline, with Gulf oil supplies likely to take months to recover even if a peace deal is agreed.

Global inventories are falling rapidly as the world has already lost roughly 1 billion barrels of crude and condensate supply, while shortages are beginning to emerge across Asia.

The IEA warns global oil stocks could hit historical lows this summer as Hormuz-driven supply losses and record SPR drawdowns collide with peak seasonal demand.