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Key Takeaways:
*Crude oil prices rebound as new Strait of Hormuz transit concerns emerge
*Proposed Iranian restrictions raise doubts over a smooth reopening of the waterway
*Shipping and insurance challenges may complicate the Iran–Oman passage plan
*Oil’s geopolitical risk premium returns as traders reassess supply disruption risks
Crude oil prices rebounded as fresh concerns emerged over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Reports suggested that an Iranian parliamentary committee is reviewing potential restrictions that could prevent vessels linked to the United States, Israel, and other countries considered hostile from passing through the waterway.
The proposed rules could also impose significant penalties on vessels that violate the restrictions, raising doubts over whether shipping activity can normalise smoothly. As the Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most important energy transit routes, any limitation on vessel movement could quickly revive supply disruption concerns.
At the same time, shipping and insurance industry participants warned that the broader Iran–Oman passage proposal may be difficult to implement. Key challenges include U.S. sanctions, additional transit charges, and insurance limitations, all of which could slow the recovery of energy flows through the region.
These uncertainties have restored part of oil’s geopolitical risk premium after recent optimism over a potential reopening of the strait. Although diplomatic progress had previously pressured crude prices lower, the latest restrictions under review suggest that the path toward full normalisation may remain complicated.
Moving forward, market participants will continue to monitor U.S.–Iran developments, Iran–Oman passage negotiations, and actual shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz for clearer trading signals. Any confirmation of smoother transit could pressure oil lower again, while further restrictions may continue supporting crude prices.
Technical Analysis

Crude oil prices are trading higher, currently approaching the 80.80 resistance level, which serves as a key breakout point.
Momentum is improving, with the MACD showing increasing bullish momentum and the RSI at 51 rebounding sharply from oversold territory, suggesting that the commodity may extend gains if a breakout occurs.
A confirmed breakout above 80.80 could open the path toward the next resistance level at 86.95, supporting a stronger recovery move.
However, if bullish momentum fails to persist, crude oil may retrace and retest the 74.95 support level, followed by 71.00 if selling pressure returns.
Resistance Levels: 80.80, 86.95
Support Levels: 74.95, 71.00
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