Macron reaffirms efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz, as TotalEnergies warns of energy shortages

French President Emmanuel Macron said he is focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring geopolitical risk around a critical global oil shipping route. The warning follows TotalEnergies’ remarks that a prolonged Iran war could trigger global energy shortages. The article points to elevated risk for crude and LNG flows, with potential spillovers into energy prices and shipping markets.

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French President Emmanuel Macron said he is focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring geopolitical risk around a critical global oil shipping route. The warning follows TotalEnergies’ remarks that a prolonged Iran war could trigger global energy shortages. The article points to elevated risk for crude and LNG flows, with potential spillovers into energy prices and shipping markets.