The oil market has far fewer buffers than earlier this year, with strategic reserves, commercial inventories, and China's stockpiles significantly depleted after cushioning previous supply disruptions.

Renewed US-Iran conflict threatens global oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude forecasts revised up nearly 30% and analysts warning of

The oil market has far fewer buffers than earlier this year, with strategic reserves, commercial inventories, and China's stockpiles significantly depleted after cushioning…