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Bottlenecked at the Strait of Hormuz and the cost to global trade

Episode #7130 April 2026

A new war in the Middle East has sent the global trading system into shock. As sustained fighting threatens to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, the commercial world is bracing for the impact of high energy prices and new trading challenges. The sudden conflict is forcing businesses to reevaluate their supply chains and try to get out of existing contracts to avoid the shock of sudden price hikes.

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Recent conflict has suddenly increased oil prices, sending up the global cost of energy, fuel and transport for businesses and consumers alike. The key to this is the Strait of Hormuz, a vital trade route for oil that Iran has closed to most international traffic in retaliation for military strikes. This disruption creates significant supply chain pressure, as shipping companies must rethink their trade routes and slow their delivery times by using other routes, forcing companies to adapt their logistics or face mounting financial losses.

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