The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has created a daily supply deficit of around 15 million barrels of oil, triggering fuel shortages in countries that rely heavily on Middle Eastern oil.

With airfares and gas prices spiking, some lawmakers are warning of the potential for price gouging, even as experts point to extreme supply shocks.

Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has created a daily supply deficit of around 15 million barrels of oil, triggering fuel shortages in countries that rely heavily on Middle…

Wael Sawan says energy shortages on way if strait of Hormuz does not reopen to oil and gas shipping

Shell CEO Wael Sawan warns Europe will be next to face an energy supply crunch.

The price of a wide range of goods - from food, to smartphones, to medicines - could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran.