IEA: Global oil surplus returns as Gulf shipments rebound, stock rebuild slow

The IEA reports a swing to surplus in global oil markets as Gulf shipments recover from conflict-related disruptions. Analysts caution that rebuilding depleted stockpiles will take months, implying lingering supply tightness despite the surplus. This marks a shift from prior deficit conditions, but the pace of inventory normalization remains uncertain.

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