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A near closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a global fuel crunch, pushing consumer prices higher and threatening oil supply flows through a critical chokepoint. The disruption is negative for energy consumers and inflation-sensitive assets, while supporting crude and refined product prices. The event has broad market implications given the Strait’s importance to global seaborne oil trade.

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A near closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a global fuel crunch, pushing consumer prices higher and threatening oil supply flows through a critical chokepoint. The disruption is negative for energy consumers and inflation-sensitive assets, while supporting crude and refined product prices. The event has broad market implications given the Strait’s importance to global seaborne oil trade.