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strikeMar 31, 2026
Closing these two Middle East straits may weigh on your wallet
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Closing these two Middle East straits may weigh on your wallet A Middle East sea route used as an alternative for oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, which was largely closed by the Iran war, may itself be choked off by Iranian allies, a move that could further reduce oil availability and drive up fuel prices.
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