# [30D] Oil Markets Transition to Lower, More Stable Range as Hormuz Risk Premium Fades

*Issued Monday, May 25, 2026 at 11:09 AM UTC — Hamer Intelligence Services Desk*

**Issued**: 2026-05-25T11:09:28.401Z (2h ago)
**Expires**: 2026-06-24T11:09:28.401Z (30d from now)
**Category**: ECONOMIC | **Confidence**: 66% | **Impact**: HIGH
**Risk Direction**: de-escalatory
**Affected Regions**: Global, Gulf exporters, Major importing regions (EU, Asia)
**Affected Assets**: Brent Crude, Urals Crude, Gulf producer fiscal balances, Refining margins
**Permalink**: https://hamerintel.com/data/forecasts/11044.md
**Source**: https://hamerintel.com/forecasts

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## Prediction

Over the next 30 days, assuming no major new Gulf crisis, Brent and other key oil benchmarks are likely to settle into a lower and less volatile price range as the Hormuz risk premium largely unwinds. Increased Iranian exports and normalized shipping through the strait will add barrels to the market, modestly loosening balances. Offsetting upward pressures from the Russia–Ukraine conflict and Middle Eastern flashpoints will continue but will be perceived as more localized. Refining margins and some Gulf producers’ fiscal positions will adjust downward, while importers in Europe and Asia see marginal relief.

## Drivers

- Reports of potential full normalization of Hormuz traffic within 30 days
- Current downward reaction of Brent and Urals to deal progress
- Iran’s signaling on toll-free transit and willingness to increase flows