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Oil production won’t return to normal until after Midterm Elections — no matter when Iran war ends, new analysis says

It could take at least seven months for the world's oil production to recover once the Strait of Hormuz reopens, but the current energy crisis could stretch into 2027, market analysts warn.

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Oil production won’t return to normal until after Midterm Elections — no matter when Iran war ends, new analysis saysIt could take at least seven months for the world's oil production to recover once the Strait of Hormuz reopens, but the current energy crisis could stretch into 2027, market analysts warn.
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