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A recent report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration suggests that a decline in global oil demand may temper the impact of disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. The administration's June Short-Term Energy Outlook indicates that global oil consumption is expected to be lower this year compared to last year, primarily due to high fuel prices, reduced fuel availability, and government initiatives in Asia. This reduced demand could potentially limit the increase in crude oil prices that might result from disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

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