The Strait is not completely closed to every vessel. The video says some ships from countries outside the conflict may be allowed through after requesting permission, but the wider risk still drives insurance costs sharply higher and places crews in danger.
Reduced oil production, refinery shutdowns, and force majeure declarations show how quickly disruption can spread across the energy industry. Hormuz matters because it is the essential exit route from one of the world’s largest oil-producing regions, with no realistic replacement.
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