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Jun 15, 2025
Investors nervous amid Israel-Iran tensions, oil price fluctuations
Tensions between Israel and Iran have heated up, with recent attacks on Iranian energy sites making global markets nervous. The worry? Disrupted oil supplies could push up prices at the pump and make shipping goods more expensive around the world.
TL;DR
Iran-Israel conflict could disrupt global oil supplies
The Middle East is basically the heart of global oil flow—about a quarter of the world's oil trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz every day. If things get shaky there, everyone feels it. Even a 10% jump in oil prices could bump up inflation in richer countries, according to the IMF. Plus, this conflict might shake up alliances and economies across the region, so investors are keeping a close eye on what happens next.