Canada’s Heavy Crude Tightens as Hormuz Risk Ripples Through Global Markets
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Canadian heavy crude prices rallied due to geopolitical risks in the Middle East, specifically the Strait of Hormuz crisis, which has led to a reduction in Iraqi oil output, making heavy sour alternatives more favorable.
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Canadian heavy crude rallied Tuesday as geopolitical risk in the Middle East began reshuffling global barrels in real time. Heavy Western Canadian Select strengthened in Alberta to a discount of $11.80 per barrel to the monthly average of West Texas Intermediate, according to Modern Commodities pricing. That marks the narrowest differential since November and a clear signal that heavy sour alternatives are suddenly back in favor. The move comes as Iraq begins shutting in output of roughly 1.6 million bpd due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Iraqi…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on March 3, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.