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Strait of Hormuz has become a focal point of the US-Israel war with Iran after Tehran effectively choked off one of the world's most important shipping lanes. The disruption to shipping since
conflict continues. The Gulf is a major source of aviation fuel, accounting for about 50% of Europe's imports. The bulk of it comes through the Strait of Hormuz
important to the military. China buys more than 80% of Iran’s oil, which before the US counter-blockade of the strait of Hormuz started this week had been reaching China in flows that were
importance of central bank independence. He described rising oil prices as a result of the Iran conflict as a “major supply shock”, which the Bank’s monetary policy committee would have to assess carefully
strait of Hormuz … > > Even if the ceasefire does return and we do call for that, that global supply pressures will continue for some time, so the prime minister’s engagement here in Brunei
conflict in the Middle East, amid rising oil prices and shortages of petroleum products such as jet fuel. Resource-poor [Japan](https://www.theguardian.com/world/japan) is particularly vulnerable to a prolonged war as it depends
Hormuz has become a focal point of the US-Israel war with Iran after Tehran effectively choked off one of the world's most important shipping lanes. President Donald Trump has said the US blockade
important” as the pause in fighting in Iran. A Lebanon ceasefire has emerged as one of the main sticking points in talks, which also include control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future
imports from the United States and new minimum reserve quotas as it eyes options amid a supply crunch due to the Iran conflict. Despite mounting pressure on jet fuel supplies in the EU, there
important economic integration projects that would guarantee development and stability. In the present moment, the GCC must continue to make clear its categorical rejection of any attempt to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz
conflict pushed up inflation and curbed consumer spending. China's export growth slowed sharply to 2.5% last month compared to the same time last year, according to data released on Tuesday by the General Administration
conflict might be resolved. AMP’s chief economist, Shane Oliver, says the global economy is “getting closer to crunch time” because the longer the disruption to oil supplies continue, the greater the risk of recession
conflict. Their wish is to try to restore the peaceful environment in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz,” he said. Feng Chucheng, founding partner of the Beijing-based Hutong Research, said
imports about a third of its jet fuel, largely from the Middle East — have been hit particularly hard. German airline Lufthansa said this week it would [cut 20,000 flights](https://newsroom.lufthansagroup.com/en/lufthansa-group-optimises-flight-offering-in-summer-across-all-six-hubs/) from
conflict: [World leaders on ceasefire](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates#One) | [Lebanon reactions](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates#Two) | [Strait of Hormuz](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates#Three) --- ## **World leaders urge restraint as an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes hold**  ## Sticking points remain The path to a second round remains complicated by unresolved disputes. Iran has insisted that Lebanon be included in any agreement, arguing
Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. says about 90% of Iran's economy relies on international trade by sea, and now that pathway is completely cut off. Estrin says a question remains as to whether this