OIL, LNG PRICES TO SHOOT UP IF TEHRAN BLOCKS STRAIT OF HORMUZ

Why in the news?

Iran-Israel conflict escalation raises concerns over potential disruptions to global oil and LNG supplies via the Strait of Hormuz.

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About the Impact on Oil and LNG Prices:

  • If Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, oil and LNG prices are expected to surge, impacting countries like India that rely heavily on imports.
  • Crude oil prices have already reached around $90 per barrel since the escalation of conflict between Iran and Israel.
  • Closure of the Strait could disrupt the flow of 21 million barrels of oil per day, affecting global oil consumption and LNG trade, particularly from Qatar and the UAE.
About the Strait of Hormuz ?

●   The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.

●   Width ranges from 35 to 60 miles, separating Iran from the Arabian Peninsula.

●   Critical oil chokepoint due to significant oil volumes passing through.

About Key facts about Gulf of Oman:

●   Also known as the Sea of Oman or Gulf of Makran.

●   Sole entrance from the Indian Ocean to the Persian Gulf.

●   Borders Pakistan, Iran, UAE, and Oman.

●   Relatively shallow due to its origin.

●   Width ranges from 320 km to 35 miles.

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/iranisrael-conflict-oil-lng-prices-may-rise-if-tehran-blocks-strait-of-hormuz-101713684512707.html