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Energy corridor — throughput constraints, rerouting, and capacity uncertainty through the strait.
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Shipping & insurance — war-risk premia rise, coverage tightens, transit times lengthen.
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Inflation & policy — fuel and freight costs feed CPI; central banks and fiscal authorities respond.
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Sovereign balance sheets — import bills, subsidies, and FX pressure affect debt capacity.
Share of crude oil imports via Hormuz. Sources: EIA, IEA.
Last updated: Q1 2026.