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  1. Heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
  2. The Iran war breakout has disrupted oil markets, forcing India and the RBI to assess economic resilience against the wider Middle East crisis.
  3. Marathon Petroleum operates as an integrated downstream energy company amid the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, which affects global markets.

Attacks near Strait of Hormuz cause shipping volumes to plunge amid Middle East conflict

40 reports, 14 independent Updated Oct 23
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What happened

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Attacks near the Strait of Hormuz have surged over the past 10 days, resulting in plunging shipping volumes. Two ships, one Singapore-flagged and one Antigua and Barbuda–flagged, sank after being hit by projectiles. Iran stated that these strikes are in response to US sanctions and a blockade of its ports.

From reason.com

Why it matters

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Middle East hostilities pose new risks to shipping routes in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. These tensions could harm economic activity in the Horn of Africa, specifically affecting trade, investment, food security, and energy. Globally, disruptions to shipping and trade are raising serious food security concerns.

The Iran war breakout has disrupted oil markets, prompting India and the Reserve Bank of India to assess economic resilience against the wider Middle East crisis.

From brazilsun.com, econotimes.com

Who's involved

  • Middle EastGeopolitical region experiencing conflict and maritime disruptions
  • HormuzChokepoint near which attacks have surged, threatening maritime traffic

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • TunisiaSpeculative

    Tunisia might face higher import costs and food security risks due to supply chain disruption

  • Middle EastSpeculative

    The Middle East could see increased shipping insurance costs due to heightened maritime insecurity

How it developed

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  1. Attacks in the Gulf region are causing shipping costs to rise, leading to CIF coverage for transport risk.Sub-event
  2. Attacks and US sanctions are causing significant reduction in shipping volumes and oil exports.1 source
  3. Escalation includes continued attacks on energy infrastructure, oil flow issues, and US carrier group deployment in the region.1 source
  4. Black Sea attacks continue, raising the stakes for open maritime grain routes.1 source
  5. Maritime warfare involving Russia threatens global trade and exports via key corridors like Hormuz and the Sea of Azov.Sub-event
  6. Conflict in the Middle East leads to concerns over supply disruption and the initiation of attacks on US military infrastructure.Sub-event
  7. Global supply chains are being highlighted as vulnerable due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.1 source
  8. Conflict consequences include attacks on commercial shipping and major export disruptions.1 source

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