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The conflict in Iran is causing a surge in oil prices due to damaged infrastructure and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially affecting other goods such as metals and fertilizer ingredients. This has significant implications for shipping companies and global trade. The situation is volatile and poses a risk to global supply chains.

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80%
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Short Term

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With war breaking out in Iran, the price of oil is surging, in part due to the destruction of oil energy infrastructure, but also the ability of anything to get through the Strait of Hormuz. But it’s not just oil that moves through this key waterway — there are plenty of other goods, including metals and ingredients for fertilizer getting potentially constrained. It’s also not just the risk of violence itself that’s an issue for shipping companies, there’s also the question of how cargoes get in

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Original article published by Bloomberg on March 6, 2026.
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