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If Iran actually shuts the Strait of Hormuz, global energy markets could be thrown into chaos overnight—and your fuel prices at the pump might surge. But how realistic is this threat—and what are the most likely outcomes? Let’s break it down clearly and simply.

1. Massive Global Oil Price Shock

Roughly 20% of the world’s oil passes through this narrow strait daily 

A full or temporary closure could spike oil prices past $100–$150 per barrel, triggering inflation and rising gas and shipping costs 

2. Swift Military and Diplomatic Response

The U.S., U.K., EU, and Gulf allies would likely deploy naval forces to reopen the route .

Regional allies (Saudi Arabia, UAE) already have pipeline alternatives to bypass the strait in emergencies

3. Severe Blowback for Iran

Iran’s own oil exports depend on this strait—so a closure would also cripple its revenues

Iranian lawmakers call it a last-resort move, but warn it could happen if U.S. or Israeli forces strike Iranian “vital interests”

Final Takeaway

The threat itself raises oil prices, even before anything happens 

But a long-term shutdown is unlikely—the economic and military costs for Iran are too high .
 

More plausible are short tactical moves or threats aimed at political or negotiating gains—enough to shake markets but not permanently cut off the flow.

So What Should You Know?

Keep alerts on oil prices and geopolitical news—rates at the pump or shipping fees in supply chains can jump fast.

Governments and global players have prepared contingency plans, from naval escorts to pipelines around Hormuz.

Still, the most likely outcome: Iran’s warnings cause a short-lived disruption, not a full-blown blockade.