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Global oil prices top $102 a barrel on concerns Iran may have to cut output due to storage issues

Oil futures were climbing Monday as the ongoing U.S.-Iran standoff and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz fueled concerns that Iran’s crude storage is nearing capacity, potentially forcing output cuts from one of the world’s largest oil producers.

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April 27, 2026·1 min read
Global oil prices top $102 a barrel on concerns Iran may have to cut output due to storage issues

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Oil futures were climbing Monday as the ongoing U.S.-Iran standoff and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz fueled concerns that Iran’s crude storage is nearing capacity, potentially forcing output cuts from one of the world’s largest oil producers.

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