GENERAL15 Sept 2026
Iran's Hormuz leverage weakens but oil supply risks remain: Mirae Asset
Oil flows have improved on the south side of the Strait of Hormuz, which Oman controls, shipping trackers say. Mirae Asset still sees supply risks, as Iran may push energy prices higher before mid-term elections and lean on Houthis in the Red Sea. For Indian businesses, fuel and freight costs stay unpredictable, so keep buffer in transport budgets and watch crude prices closely.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Several shipping tracking companies are reporting improved oil flows from the south side of the Strait of Hormuz, the part under Omani control.
- Mirae Asset says Iran's leverage at the Strait of Hormuz has weakened, but oil supply risks still remain.
- Mirae Asset expects Iran to pressure US allies by raising energy prices, using its edge at the Red Sea through the Houthis as mid-term elections approach.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Keep an eye on crude oil price movement and build some cushion into your fuel and freight budgets, since supply risk can shift costs either way. Treat this as a planning signal, not a fixed price forecast.
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