Counting the CostEnergy prices are surging as the Iran war disrupts supply, raising risks for the US, China and Europe.All eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz.The longer it remains closed, the greater the damage to the global economy.Iran continues to block tankers from shipping close to 20 percent of the world’s oil supply.That is roughly twice the disruption the world suffered during the energy shock of the 1970s.Big oil shocks have historically led to considerable economic turmoil, high inflation, stagnation and recession.Oil and gas prices are already surging, and economies are expected to slow.From American consumers to Chinese factories and European households, people across the world are already feeling the effect.Published On 18 Mar 2026
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WED · 2026-03-18 · 18:20 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0318-25740
NSR-2026-0318-25740News Report·EN·Economic Impact
Could the Iran war trigger a global recession?
On March 18, 2026, a news report highlighted the potential for a global recession triggered by the Iran war. The conflict is disrupting energy supplies, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for approximately 20% of the world's oil supply.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-18 · 18:20 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On March 18, 2026, a news report highlighted the potential for a global recession triggered by the Iran war. The conflict is disrupting energy supplies, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for approximately 20% of the world's oil supply. This disruption, twice the size of the 1970s energy shock, is causing a surge in oil and gas prices. The US, China, and Europe are particularly vulnerable, with consumers, factories, and households already feeling the economic impact. The longer the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, the greater the potential damage to the global economy, raising the risk of high inflation, stagnation, and recession.
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Energy prices are surging as the Iran war disrupts supply.
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Big oil shocks have historically led to considerable economic turmoil, high inflation, stagnation and recession.
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Iran continues to block tankers from shipping close to 20 percent of the world’s oil supply.
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That is roughly twice the disruption the world suffered during the energy shock of the 1970s.
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Economies are expected to slow.
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