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Severe disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten a critical transit route for a significant share of global oil supply. The article points to escalating geopolitical tensions that could sharply disrupt energy flows, lift oil and commodity prices, and pressure transportation markets. This is a high-impact, market-wide geopolitical shock with clear upside risk to energy volatility.

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Severe disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten a critical transit route for a significant share of global oil supply. The article points to escalating geopolitical tensions that could sharply disrupt energy flows, lift oil and commodity prices, and pressure transportation markets. This is a high-impact, market-wide geopolitical shock with clear upside risk to energy volatility.