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Oil prices: Worth It? | Counting the Cost

The Iran war has severely disrupted oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a route normally used for around 20% of the world’s oil and gas supplies. That has cut off oil and gas supplies from the Gulf to Asia and Europe. Pressure has also spread to Bab al-Mandeb in the Red Sea, while Ukrainian attacks on Russian infrastructure has affected exports through the Black Sea. Diplomatic efforts continue to reach a final deal, but the situation remains volatile and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are yet to be fully restored. Oil prices respond not only to barrels already removed from…