IEA Head has warned it could take six months to restore oil and gas flows from the Gulf, FT reports; says that politicians and markets were underestimating the scale of the disruption

The IEA Head's warning regarding the potential six-month timeline to restore oil and gas flows from the Gulf underscores significant supply disruptions that markets may not fully anticipate. This prolonged interruption could lead to sustained upward pressure on energy prices and heightened volatility, particularly in the WTI market, as traders reassess their risk exposure amidst escalating geopolitical tensions.