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Iran's Strait Crisis Causes Historic Oil Supply Shock

4/5/2026

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  • The fuel crisis triggered by Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz is the largest oil supply shock in history.
  • Asia and European allies face severe repercussions.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed the crisis.
  • As oil prices surged, American consumers saw a $1 increase per gallon.
  • European liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies are dwindling, with prices up 60% since the war began.