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Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for international trade. The impacts go beyond imports. Many households in Africa and Asia [depend on remittances](https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-puts-south-asias-gulf-remittances-at-risk/a-76513989) from relatives who work in the Gulf and send
trade in the Strait of Hormuz, along with attacks on regional energy infrastructure, has [reduced](/news/2026/4/28/oil-prices-rise-despite-irans-proposal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz) global oil production by 14.5 million barrels per day – equivalent to a 57 percent decline. ## Africa’s import
global events which have had a significant impact on oil exports, sending the price of crude rocketing. The Strait of Hormuz - a vital artery through which about a fifth of oil and liquified natural
trade surplus - how much its exports exceed imports - at just over $50bn (£36.85bn), the lowest number in more than a year. The surge in the value of imports is likely
global battleground When Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa floated the idea last week of charging a toll for vessels passing through the Strait of Malacca – inspired by Iran’s moves in the Strait
import and export restrictions and to notify and consult each other on any disruptions with ramifications on the trade of energy and food related supplies. > > We call on other trading partners to join
Strait of Hormuz account, for example, for roughly one-quarter of global ammonia trade and more than a third of seaborne urea. Even the slightest perceived risk can drive up fertiliser prices, stall shipments
Strait of Hormuz. But could [Moscow](/news/2026/4/27/iran-foreign-minister-in-russia-for-putin-talks) really offer a lifeline for Iran’s beleaguered, war-torn economy, and would it even want to? We spoke to experts to find out. ## Increasing but modest bilateral
globally traded oil normally transits, “as a pressure point” in negotiations, calling it perhaps the “most important bargaining chip”. ## ‘Start dropping bombs again’ Mediators have been pushing for a second round of US-Iran peace
global trade depends. The agency, called the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, is "positioning itself as the only valid authority to grant permission to ships transiting the strait," Lloyd's reported in an online briefing Thursday
Hormuz effect? How US, China are ramping up tensions over the Panama Canal The Panama Canal has emerged as the latest maritime flashpoint, with the United States and China exchanging barbs in recent weeks over
Hormuz, a chokepoint through which approximately 20 percent of the world’s oil and LNG passes, it began demanding transit tolls from vessels navigating the strait. The fees, typically starting at $1 per barrel, were
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CNBC on Monday that the White House is “moving forward with this action”. Earlier this year, the US Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump could not impose his global
strait of Hormuz, and has vowed to retaliate against the threat of US tariffs. Meanwhile, the US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, accused China on Tuesday of being an “unreliable global partner” for stockpiling oil. China
global powers in reopening the Strait of Hormuz and securing a ceasefire creates space for Beijing to play a crucial diplomatic role in any peace deal. ## China’s balancing act Throughout the conflict, China
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
Global oil prices have jumped by more than 5% after US President Donald Trump said the US had intercepted and seized an Iran-flagged cargo ship. The Brent crude benchmark oil price rose
Strait of Hormuz. In the talks, she called for greater reciprocity in trade, emphasising that Australia’s steady supply of raw materials and food to China should be matched by a reliable flow of gasoline
Strait of Hormuz, a key route for jet fuel out of the Gulf, has been effectively closed by Iran for more than six weeks in response to US and Israeli attacks, sending the price rocketing
global trade. At present, however, it is too early to speculate about deployment scenarios. The necessary conditions are not yet in place,” he said. He added that the transatlantic partnership is currently undergoing “a stress