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world El Financiero 2026-05-02

US Oil Companies Warn of 'Catastrophic' Strait of Hormuz Closure Impact

Major US oil companies, including Exxon Mobil and Chevron, are warning of a 'catastrophic' scenario for global crude markets if the Strait of Hormuz closure persists. They report that commercial and strategic reserves are depleting, anticipating significant oil price surges as a result of the ongoing geopolitical tensions.


El cierre del estrecho de Ormuz ha presionado el mercado energético global y podría provocar una nueva escalada en los precios del petróleo <p>Las mayores compañías <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/empresas/2026/02/13/trump-da-la-bendicion-a-cinco-empresas-petroleras-para-expandir-operaciones-en-venezuela/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/empresas/2026/02/13/trump-da-la-bendicion-a-cinco-empresas-petroleras-para-expandir-operaciones-en-venezuela/">...

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