The 2026 energy shock has arrived as the Strait of Hormuz —the global economy’s jugular vein—faces total paralysis. In just six days, oil prices surged from $60 to $119, with projections reaching $200 per barrel. This blockade effectively halts 20% of global energy supply, causing logistical strangulation as producers like Saudi Arabia slash output due to filled storage. Beyond the pump, fertilizer prices have spiked 35%, and aviation faces a double-whammy of record fuel costs and closed airspaces. While the IEA released 400 million barrels, it is a mere 20-day band-aid. Explore how this crisis dismantles just-in-time supply chains for a permanent never-again geopolitical reality.Prime Stream presented by Independent Intelligence Alliance (IIA).Follow and Share it now and stay connected with us.

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