Dire Strait

The Economist's Education Foundation has created and shared a new teaching resource on the Strait of Hormuz.

Around 20% of the world’s oil and gas passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow stretch of water linking the Middle East to global markets. The war in Iran has led to attacks on oil tankers, stopping them from delivering their cargo.

What happens when a major global supply route is disrupted?

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Thanks to Stephen Schwab for the tipoff.