The closure of the Strait of Hormuz since March 4, 2026, has disrupted global oil flows, with IEA chief Fatih Birol warning of worsening market conditions.

IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said the single most important solution to the Iran war energy shock is the unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Surging demand, low reserves and reduced Middle East exports predicted to cause global crunch by August