# IEA warns 2026 oil supply gap will widen as normal Gulf flows are delayed

https://mins.news/en/item/54316

- Reuters, 2026-09-11 09:25 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/global-2026-oil-supply-gap-deepen-delayed-return-normal-gulf-flows-iea-says-2026-09-11/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa3c8f051db2900010ee138

> The International Energy Agency said global oil supply and demand will contract more than previously expected this year. With no progress toward ending the Iran war, normal Middle East flows may not return until 2027, driving fuel prices sharply higher.

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