- Hormuz Strait crisis: US strikes and Houthi attacks escalate
- Conflict in the Middle East has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, causing vital energy, food, and fertilizer flows to be disrupted, leading to inflationary pressures.
- Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are causing issues with oil, LNG, and fertilizer supply chains, impacting Africa and the global food system.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is impacting regional trade, leading to fertilizer supply chain issues tracked by IFPRI.
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Updated Oct 15
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What happened
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is impacting regional trade, leading to fertilizer supply chain issues tracked by IFPRI.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.IFPRI examines food security risks due to Iran conflict, Strait disruption, and El Niño effects.1 source
Hormuz closure affects regional trade and fertilizer supply chains.1 source
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The entities involved
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Middle East
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
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Hormuz
city in Hormozgan Province, Iran
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International Food Policy Research Institute
Organization
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Related events
- Concerns over Strait of Hormuz security are making oil exports increasingly difficult, prompting planning for a new port.
- Simon Francis criticized Shell's profit haul amid soaring oil prices due to conflict in the Middle East.
- Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz as geopolitical risks in the Middle East affect oil prices, with Iraq ready to resume production.
- Crude oil exports are maintained through the Strait of Hormuz, with cargoes transferred off the UAE and Oman using terminals in Iraq and Bahrain.
- Conflicts severely affected flows through the Strait of Hormuz, with regions competing for LNG cargoes.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- independent.co.ug
- kxel.com
- hellenicshippingnews.com
- oilprice.comThe Strait of Hormuz Closure Is Already Hitting Supermarket Prices | OilPrice.com