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Energy Crisis 2026

Why the Strait of Hormuz Cannot Remain Closed (and Why $100 Oil Won’t Last)

May 13, 2026 by Abhishek Kumar
Strait of Hormuz under pressure as Iran ceasefire talks weaken after cargo ship seizure

Brent crude is currently trading above $100 per barrel as global markets price in prolonged disruption across the world’s most critical energy chokepoint. However, current…

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