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Part of The Iran war is disrupting energy and shipping routes, impacting costs for Malaysian contractors and causing ripples through global supply chains in Southeast Asia.

How could the Strait of Hormuz disruption affect Shell's operational revenue and costs?

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Oil and gas price spikes may strain Shell's operational revenue The disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, which began after the US attacked Iran, has caused unparalleled disruption to global supplies of energy and its derivatives. This turmoil has led to sharp rises in the prices of oil and gas worldwide. As a major multinational oil and gas company, Shell is directly exposed to these market shifts, meaning the increased costs and supply volatility could negatively affect its operational revenue and overall financial condition.

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  • The Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted since the US attacked Iran on Feb 28.channelnewsasia.com
  • The duration of the closure has caused unparalleled disruption to supplies of all forms of energy sources and their derivatives.channelnewsasia.com
  • Sharp rises in the prices of oil and gas have spread widely, fuelling inflation.channelnewsasia.com

Why it matters

For Shell, the stability of global energy supply routes and predictable pricing are critical to maintaining operational efficiency and revenue targets. The reported disruption represents a major geopolitical risk that translates directly into financial risk, potentially increasing the cost of sourcing, transporting, and selling energy products.

Globally, the reliance on the Gulf region for crude oil imports is high, with Southeast Asia depending on it for more than half of its crude oil. This dependency highlights how localized geopolitical conflicts can quickly become global economic shocks, affecting major international players like Shell across multiple markets.

What we don't know yet

  • How will Shell adjust its supply chain logistics to mitigate the risks associated with the Strait of Hormuz disruption?
  • Will the sharp rise in oil and gas prices lead to sustained inflation or temporary market volatility?

What would change this answer

The Strait of Hormuz route is reopened or stabilized.The immediate pressure on operational costs and revenue for Shell would likely ease as supply routes normalize and price volatility decreases.
Major consuming nations implement energy rationing or price caps.The demand side of the market could soften, potentially dampening the sharp price rises and mitigating the negative financial impact on Shell.

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