The closure of the Strait of Hormuz until August would significantly increase the risk of an economic downturn approaching the scale of the 2008 global financial crisis.

Disruption to exports through the waterway has sparked fears of a global economic crisis

Acccording to the analysis by Rapidan Energy Group, if the Strait reopens in July, an average oil demand reduction of 2.6 million barrels a day and the spot-market price for…

Rapidan Energy Group warns a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure could trigger a recession rivaling 2008 as Brent crude surges nearly 40% above pre-closure levels.

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.

"The coming months could see persistent..."

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz until August would significantly increase the risk of an economic downturn approaching the scale of the 2008 global financial crisis.

IEA warns Hormuz Strait crisis could push global oil markets into a ‘red zone’, draining emergency reserves and driving up fuel prices worldwide.

Will reopening the Strait of Hormuz quickly ease oil, LNG and inflation pressures, or will the economic fallout from the three-month closure linger for years?