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16 min • 16 October 2026

The Strait of Hormuz crisis and the Middle East

In this episode, we look at how escalating attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and on energy infrastructure across the Middle East threaten to derail the recent recovery in the region’s oil exports.
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The IEA is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East – including the implications for energy markets, trade and security. Our new hub offers key information on the Strait of Hormuz and the current oil and gas market context.

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