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The cost of oil, fertilizer and other key chemicals has surged due to the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route off the coast of Iran.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Gulf states have attempted to mitigate the impact of the strait’s closure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But if the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz extends beyond the end of April, then Goldman Sachs analysts have forecast the price of Brent crude could rise to around $140 a barrel.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

She said the closure of shops was a "massive shame", adding: "They might have lost quite a lot of money from that. A lot of the staff are very frightened."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Each passing day seemed to fuel the other side, anxious for closure.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel