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IEA’s Birol sees 2-year Middle East energy recovery amid Strait of Hormuz reopening

April 17, 2026·Economy Middle EastEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz signals a potential stabilization in Middle Eastern energy supply chains, which could moderate oil price volatility and improve visibility for GCC energy-dependent economies and downstream industries over the next two years. For regional investors, this normalization may enhance valuations in oil and gas sectors while reducing geopolitical risk premiums that have weighed on broader market sentiment. However, the recovery timeline suggests investors should remain cautious about near-term commodity price fluctuations before sustained gains materialize.

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