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Fuel prices in the United States have surpassed US$3.84 per gallon, once again approaching the US$4 mark.
The increase comes amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic region through which around 20% of the world’s oil supply passes. Maritime data indicates that Iran is maintaining an almost total blockage of the route, putting pressure on global energy flows.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most critical routes in international trade. Any instability in the region directly affects oil prices — and, consequently, the entire global economic chain.
Energy underpins the functioning of virtually every sector:
- logistics and transport
- industry
- agribusiness
- aviation
- international trade
When oil prices rise, the impact is not limited to fuel. It spreads across operational costs, inflation and profit margins.
This kind of movement reveals an essential truth: geopolitical risk is not distant — it is operational.
Decisions made in strategic regions of the world directly influence the cost of production, distribution and consumption in any market.
Companies that rely on transport, imports or extended supply chains feel the impact first. But before long, it reaches every sector.
More than reacting to rising prices, organisations need to develop the ability to anticipate:
- supplier diversification
- energy efficiency
- risk management
- scenario planning
In an interconnected world, stability is no longer guaranteed — it has become a strategic variable.
Is your company prepared to operate in a scenario where geopolitical events can reshape costs and strategies within days?
