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Oil prices surge as tanker traffic in Strait of Hormuz grinds to a halt

Mar 2, 2026·Economy

The focus on oil prices obscures the broader disruption to global trade. The Strait is a critical artery for LNG and petrochemicals, not just crude, creating a dual crisis for manufacturing-heavy economies. The key variable to watch now is the response from major Asian importers, which will determine if this is a temporary price spike or a systemic economic shock.

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