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Iran's Strait of Hormuz Blockade Disrupts Global Oil Supply

3/29/2026

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Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global oil and gas, affecting about 25% of seaborne oil and 20% of LNG shipments.
This disruption drives up gas prices and triggers panic-buying.
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warns fertilizer and seafood supply chains may be threatened.
Historical crises such as COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine show energy and agricultural disruptions can affect global markets.

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Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global oil and gas, affecting about 25% of seaborne oil and 20% of LNG shipments.
This disruption drives up gas prices and triggers panic-buying.
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warns fertilizer and seafood supply chains may be threatened.
Historical crises such as COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine show energy and agricultural disruptions can affect global markets.