- Energy disruption occurs due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Global crises in Hormuz threaten shipping lanes, prompting the Indonesian government to accelerate its energy transition strategy.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, causing transit through the Strait of Hormuz to almost stop.
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Updated Aug 17
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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, causing transit through the Strait of Hormuz to almost stop.
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