Title: Strait of Hormuz Is (Presumably) Clear, Yet Energy Markets Remain Volatile

Mines, distrust, and absent vessels will keep supplies constrained for the foreseeable future

Although the Strait of Hormuz appears to have been cleared of obstacles, the global energy sector continues to grapple with significant instability. The lingering effects of mining threats, deep-seated geopolitical mistrust, and a shortage of available shipping capacity are expected to sustain tight market conditions for several months to come.

Source: The Economist Generated at: 2026-04-17 19:42:15 UTC