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Strait of Hormuz Closure Amid Iran Conflict Spurs Global Energy Price Surge

Sourced from 5 publications

  • •Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil and gas supply routes.
  • •The disruption has caused oil prices to rise by 9%, now in the high $70s.
  • •The Strait of Hormuz handles about 20% of global daily oil and liquefied natural gas flows.
  • •Analysts warn oil prices could exceed $100 per barrel if the shutdown continues.
  • •The closure follows Iranian retaliation after US and Israeli military strikes.

Sources

How the war in Iran is impacting global energy markets

PBS NewsHour

Iran shuts down the Strait of Hormuz. What more can it do?

France24

Oil surges 8% as Iran conflict disrupts Middle Eastern flows

Graphic Online

Why the Strait of Hormuz is crucial to global oil and maritime trade

Euronews

Oil prices surge and stocks fall amid fears over Iran war

NPR News

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