According to analyst Nikos Chabrias, crude oil futures showed a sideways trading pattern on May 5 as markets awaited clarity on the reopening prospects of the Strait of Hormuz. Chabrias noted that renewed hostilities could disrupt ceasefire agreements and maintain risk premiums. He added that while crude prices could reach new highs amid ongoing conflict, prolonged energy disruptions carry risks of demand destruction.
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