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Why all eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz, a 90-mile strip critical to global oil prices
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, so any disruption would hit the energy markets hard.
What Is the Strait of Hormuz, and Why Is It Important?
Iranian officials have threatened to mine the waterway, which is a key shipping route for oil and gas. One way that Iran ...
Iran approves closure of Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil and gas route
The Iranian parliament backed a move to close a major oil and gas route, after American airstrikes in the country.
Timelapse Shows Global Ship Traffic in Hormuz Strait Under Iran Threat
The Strait of Hormuz matters enormously because it channels roughly one‑fifth to one‑quarter of the world's oil supply, ...
Iran’s Strait of Hormuz threat explained: What it means for India and global oil
Iran’s proposal to close the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. strikes raises fears of oil supply disruptions. How will this impact ...
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Oil supply via Strait of Hormuz unlikely to be hit despite Iran-Israel war
Experts warn that any disruptions could cause crude prices to soar, raising significant concerns about economic impacts in ...
Strait of Hormuz situation to not affect India's oil supply, will ensure stability of fuel supplies: Hardeep Singh Puri
Petroleum minister's statement comes at a crucial time when oil markets are expected to open sharply higher after US' ...
Oil prices jump as market awaits Iran response to attacks
How much higher oil prices might go now depends on how Tehran responds to the attacks. Iran’s parliament's voted to close the Strait Of Hormuz, the narrow waterway at the mouth ...