RE: Likely to open back above £53 Mar 2026 08:20
Would have thought £5 was nailed on this morning ,
The US and Israel’s war with Iran has spilled over into the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, prompting a surge in oil prices.
On Monday, an IRGC commander declared the strait was “closed” and that any vessel attempting to pass through would be set “ablaze”.
As of Tuesday, oil prices have risen for a third day, with the Brent crude future nearing $80. There are fears that the price of a barrel of oil could go up to $100 in the coming days if the war continues.
The Strait of Hormuz, which lies between Iran and Oman, is one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes, with roughly 20 percent of global oil supplies passing through it.
Any disruptions there will further send crude prices soaring and raise fears of a regional escalation.
The majority of the crude oil shipped through the Strait of Hormuz goes to Asia, with China, India, Japan, and South Korea accounting for nearly 70 percent of shipments, according to the US Energy Information Administration.
Apart from oil, energy products facing supply pressures include jet fuel and liquefied natural gas.
Some 30 percent of Europe’s supply of jet fuel originates from or transits via the strait, while one-fifth of the global supply of LNG passes through the waterway.