The world’s supply of helium is being threatened by the Iran war
Helium, a critical material, could be in short-supply due to Qatar’s suspension of gas production.
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Iran: what the law of the sea says about detaining foreign ships in transit
An international maritime lawyer explains whether Iran broke the law of the sea by detaining the Stena Impero.
The oil price surge is just one symptom of a supply chain network that is not fit for this age of global tensions
Oil prices are responding to risk – not just supply shortages.
How Iran gained the strategic upper hand in the war with the US and Israel
Tehran has exploited its asymmetric warfare capabilities to strengthen its position.
Red Sea crisis: Suez Canal is not the only ‘choke point’ that threatens to disrupt global supply chains
With the Panama Canal in drought and the Strait of Hormuz also vulnerable to Iran, global trade routes are under severe pressure.
Methanol, pistachios and cement: the other Iranian exports being choked by the war
Iran’s contribution to the global economy is not centred merely on oil, as the war has shown.
Middle East conflict: how the US and Iran could step back from the brink
The was appears to be at a dangerous stalemate. But there are ways for both sides to find an off-ramp.
Iran ceasefire has brought a sudden fall in oil prices – but this pause underscores the volatility in the market
Even in more peaceful times, oil is considered to be one of the world’s most volatile commodities.
‘Skimpflation’: how the Strait of Hormuz is linked to your lasagne – and other everyday goods
Cost pressures can drive down quality.
Could this energy crisis be worse for the global economy than COVID?
The world could be facing an unprecedented energy shock if oil supplies remain choked.
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