US energy prices were rising before Iran war: demand surge, supply tightening, policy failures.
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Iran war markets reflect “geopolitical put option”: time and uncertainty drive pricing. Policy can reduce both.
Gulf states could halt oil exports under force majeure, forcing negotiations. Radical but reclaims control.
Iran war oil shock: EU’s direct exposure low, but Asian competition, Russian leverage threaten. Phase-out essential.
Iran strikes Azerbaijan, targeting east-west corridor bypassing Russia. US now calls Baku “partner”—geopolitics shift.
Hormuz: 20M b/d oil at risk. Even perceived danger triggers global inflation. “Limited” strikes impossible.
Hormuz traffic plummets 19M to 3M b/d. Qatari LNG halted. Only reopening strait solves crisis.
Iran war roils energy markets: Brent tops $92, Hormuz choked, Qatari LNG halted. Strategic reserves cushion.
Modi deepens India-Oman ties via CEPA, energy, maritime security to counter China’s Indian Ocean presence.
Global economy absorbs Iran war shock modestly, but emerging importers face inflation, fiscal strain from energy prices.