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Attacks on Iran risk disrupting oil supply chains, potentially driving up global energy bills and petrol prices. Increased volatility in the Middle East often prompts precautionary price hikes worldwide.

Tensions between Iran and Israel risk disrupting Middle Eastern oil supplies, potentially driving global prices higher. Experts warn that prolonged conflict could tighten markets and fuel energy cost volatility worldwide.

Kern County officials convened to assess the impact of oil price fluctuations following the Strait of Hormuz route stoppage. They discussed local economic effects and strategies to stabilize supply amid global uncertainty.

The ongoing Middle East conflict risks disrupting the vital Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil shipments. Any blockade or attack could sharply impact energy supplies and global markets.

Iran has ordered the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint through which one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes, escalating tensions and raising concerns over global energy security.