Iran War Raises Serious Questions About Energy Security

Blockades in the Strait of Hormuz

Blockades in the Strait of Hormuz have led to limits on how much oil can transit and much higher prices for jet fuel.

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The financial impact on airlines and potential shortages of jet fuel at some airports could continue for months after the Strait of Hormuz opens and the war in Iran ends. Brent crude per barrel (p/b) prices have spiked and dipped on conflicting news about an end to the war and the re-opening of the...
Karen Walker

Karen Walker is Air Transport World Editor-in-Chief and Aviation Week Group Air Transport Editor-in-Chief. She joined ATW in 2011 and oversees the editorial content and direction of ATW, Routes and Aviation Week Group air transport content.

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