IEA warned Monday that "rapidly shrinking buffers amid continued disruptions may herald future price spikes ahead" - the agency's own characterization following the May OMR, now reiterated alongside the Monday oil move.
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- Evidence Strength
Strong- Evidence Observed At
- May 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM UTC
- Citation
- https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/05/18/oil-today-brent-wti-iran-trump-hormuz-iea-supply-crude-.html
- Citation Source
cnbc- Statement Date
- May 18, 2026