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The Strait of Hormuz is a critical choke point for global energy markets, but there are ways to get around it

About 20 million barrels of oil a day flow through the Strait of Hormuz, or the equivalent of 20% of global petroleum liquids consumption.

Fortune · Jun 23, 2025

Asian Countries Most Vulnerable To Strait Of Hormuz Blockade

Around 84 percent of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz is destined for Asia, leaving the economies of China, India, South Korea and others vulnerable should Iran blockade the crucial trading route over US strikes on its nuclear sites.

International Business Times · Jun 23, 2025

Middle East Jitters Underpin Crude Prices

July WTI crude oil (CLN25 ) Wednesday closed up +0.30 (+0.40%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN25 ) closed up +0.0367 (+1.62%). Crude oil prices whipsawed Wednesday in volatile trade and finally settled higher. Concern about escalation of the Israel-Iran war boosted crude prices Wednesday after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali...

Barchart · Jun 18, 2025

Which Iranian oil and gas facilities has Israel hit? Why do they matter?

Israel hit the world’s largest natural gasfield and other key Iranian energy facilities on Saturday night.

Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2025

Ample Supplies Pressure Nat-Gas Prices

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Thursday closed down by -0.015 (-0.43%). July nat-gas prices on Thursday settled lower on signs of building US nat-gas supplies. Thursday's weekly EIA nat-gas inventories rose +109 bcf, slightly above expectations of +108 bcf and well above the five-year average for this time...

Barchart · Jun 12, 2025

Crude Prices Surge on Security Risks in Iraq

July WTI crude oil (CLN25 ) Wednesday closed up +3.17 (+4.88%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN25 ) closed up +0.0788 (+3.77%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Wednesday, with crude posting a 2-1/4 month high and gasoline posting a 3-week high. Wednesday's weaker dollar was supportive of energy...

Barchart · Jun 11, 2025

Nat-Gas Prices Edge Lower on Expectations for Inventories to Build

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Wednesday closed down by -0.026 (-0.74%). July nat-gas prices on Wednesday added to this week's losses and fell to a 1-1/2 week low. Prices moved lower on ample nat-gas supplies and expectations for inventories to build. As of May 30, nat-gas inventories were...

Barchart · Jun 11, 2025

At UN ocean summit, 95 countries back ‘wake-up call’ to cap plastic production

Ministers from 95 countries – including France – on Tuesday backed calls for a global treaty to restrict plastic production, on the sidelines of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in Nice.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 11, 2025

Crude Prices Slip as Dollar Strength Sparks Long Liquidation

July WTI crude oil (CLN25 ) Tuesday closed down -0.31 (-0.47%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN25 ) closed down -0.0072 (-0.34%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Tuesday gave up an early advance and settled lower. Dollar strength (DXY00 ) on Tuesday sparked long liquidation pressures in crude oil, causing...

Barchart · Jun 10, 2025

What Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' Means for Your Utility Bills

If passed, the 'Big Beautiful Bill' could make home energy upgrades more expensive and raise monthly costs. Here's how much more you might pay and how to prepare.

Kiplinger · Jun 9, 2025