Middle East Conflict Continues to Disrupt Strait of Hormuz, Impacting Asian Energy Flows

Ongoing geopolitical conflict in the Middle East has led to repeated disruptions and partial closures of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil and LNG trade. This has caused significant volatility in energy prices and elevated freight costs for Asian importers. The fragile ceasefire and partial reopening mean structural vulnerabilities persist.