
Analysis warning that a sustained closure would create a stagflationary drag is reinforced by reports the strait is effectively closed and Iran is charging tankers, which heighten the risk of higher oil prices and economic disruption. Recent fuel price spikes and market volatility suggest short-term measures may blunt immediate pain but cannot substitute for restoring reliable supply. If the situation persists, consumers and businesses will likely cut travel and spending, deepening the economic hit.
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