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Strait of Hormuz mined, tankers stuck — long oil and energy stocks on supply fear

Iran has reportedly mined large portions of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane for global oil. Many large oil tankers are already stuck there, and there's growing doubt they'll return to the Middle East anytime soon.

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The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly 20% of the world's daily oil shipments. Reports that Iran has mined the strait, combined with large tankers already stuck and unlikely to return, signal a serious and potentially prolonged disruption to global oil supply. Even if the situation de-escalates, the mere presence of mines means ships will be reluctant to transit, tightening supply for weeks. That supply squeeze should push oil prices — and the shares of major oil producers — noticeably higher.

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