Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Strait of Hormuz sits at the heart of the global energy system — and tensions are rising.
Around a fifth of the world’s oil and gas passes through this narrow waterway, making it one of the most important trade routes on the planet. As conflict escalates, the risk to supply is already pushing up energy prices and feeding through to inflation.
In this segment, Alex Hamer joins Dan Jones to break down why the Strait of Hormuz matters, what’s at stake for global markets, and how disruptions could ripple through everything from fuel and fertiliser to food prices and supply chains.
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This gas giant offers protection in an energy crisis
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The Strait of Hormuz sits at the heart of the global energy system — and tensions are rising.
Around a fifth of the world’s oil and gas passes through this narrow waterway, making it one of the most important trade routes on the planet. As conflict escalates, the risk to supply is already pushing up energy prices and feeding through to inflation.
In this segment, Alex Hamer joins Dan Jones to break down why the Strait of Hormuz matters, what’s at stake for global markets, and how disruptions could ripple through everything from fuel and fertiliser to food prices and supply chains.
Read more here:
This gas giant offers protection in an energy crisis
investorschronicle.co.uk/content/34f7e8c6-8920-4cdf-9380-c525f4abfa90?utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=skip
#StraitOfHormuz #Oil #EnergyMarkets #Inflation #Geopolitics #Iran #IranWar #Investing#Investing #finance #personalfinance #investments #business
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Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Our award-winning expert writers research hundreds of companies and funds suitable for all risk appetites, to provide clear, independent recommendations for individual investors who want to make their money grow and outline how to make the most of different types of investment vehicles at all stages of your life.
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