Key Insights
The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects a global oil supply decline of 8 million barrels per day (bpd) in March 2026 due to Middle East conflicts, with only a trickle of shipments currently passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which previously saw 20 million bpd of crude and oil products flow through.
Gulf countries have cut total oil production by at least 10 million bpd, and more than 3 million bpd of refining capacity has been shut down in the wake of attacks and lack of viable export outlets.
The IEA forecasts global oil supply to fall by 3.9 million bpd on average in 2026 to 102.4 million bpd, with Gulf supply losses partly offset by continued gains from non-OPEC+ producers.
AI Analysis
The Middle East oil supply is expected to remain constrained in the short term due to ongoing conflicts and infrastructure damage. Recovery is anticip...
Market Outlook
Short-Term
The immediate impact includes a significant reduction in global oil supply, leading to higher oil prices and potential supply shortages. Recovery efforts are underway, but full normalization is expected to take several months.
Long-Term
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