Published Oct 16, 2026, 12:47 PM ET · Updated a month ago · 1 source

Iran's attacks in Strait of Hormuz are causing a global shipping crisis and will drive inflation

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Continuous daily attacks by Iran on cargo and oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz are significantly reducing the available fleet of approximately 950 VCLC tankers and overwhelming limited repair capacity, leading to a looming crisis in global shipping, higher oil prices, and increased consumer inflation.