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Global Oil Crisis Deepens Amid Middle East Conflict, Hormuz Concerns, and Western Impact
A severe global oil crisis, described as the worst since the 1970s, is gripping the world, with a fifth of global oil supply reportedly stalled due to the Middle East conflict and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, with the energy shock now expected to impact Western economies. The oil surge is also eliciting strong reactions from international allies.
29 Mar, 16:24 — 29 Mar, 16:30
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The Strait of Hormuz Energy Shock Is About to Head to the West - Bloomberg.com
The Strait of Hormuz Energy Shock Is About to Head to the West Bloomberg.com
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The maritime passages with a chokehold on the global economy
The war in the Middle East has put the Strait of Hormuz in the spotlight. It is one of the world's maritime "choke points" – narrow passages on which global trade depends, putting them at the centre of geopolitical tensions.
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