"The Strait of Hormuz [is] probably the most critical waterway in the world to oil markets because 20 million barrels a day of oil that comes out of the Middle East comes through the Persian Gulf... out to customers all over Asia and Europe."
"Attacks targeting energy infrastructure and the possibility that Iran is laying mines have made tanker operators hesitant to move ships through the region. With hundreds of millions of dollars worth of oil on board, many vessels have remained near the strait rather than risk potential attacks."
"Consumers alone are spending tens of millions of dollars more on fuel every day across the board... jet fuel, diesel, gasoline, it's all up considerably."
The Strait of Hormuz, through which 20 million barrels of oil daily transit from the Middle East to Asia and Europe, faces disruption from attacks on energy infrastructure and potential mine-laying by Iran. Tanker operators hesitant to navigate the region have kept vessels stationary, disrupting global fuel supply. Diesel prices have risen sharply across North America, with Canadian prices climbing close to 40 cents per litre in ten days to just under $2 per litre, while U.S. prices reached roughly $4.75 per gallon, the highest since late 2022. Consumers spend tens of millions of dollars daily on increased fuel costs. Coastal regions experience larger price swings due to global competition, while inland areas like the Canadian Prairies remain somewhat insulated. Farmers face significant uncertainty regarding diesel availability and costs for the upcoming season.
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