World & BusinessOil flows through Hormuz and the Iran war's wider economic risks
A user argues that substantial oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is still insufficient, citing continued supply losses, refining shortfalls and higher fuel and shipping costs.
TLDR
In September 25, 2026 posts, a user claims more than 2 billion barrels of oil have been lost during the conflict, with millions of barrels still being lost daily despite substantial flows through Hormuz. The user acknowledges that early fears of $150-plus oil did not materialize, but points to refining shortfalls, fuel prices and shipping costs as economic warning signs. They predict an economic breaking point while saying it remains unclear what will trigger it.
Oil flows through Hormuz and the Iran war's wider economic risks
A user argues that substantial oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is still insufficient, citing continued supply losses, refining shortfalls and higher fuel and shipping costs.