Governments move to shield consumers from soaring energy costs due to Mideast war

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has rattled global markets, with oil prices up around 40 percent since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran. Governments are now scrambling to shield ⁠consumers from soaring energy costs.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has rattled global markets, with oil prices up around 40 percent since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
• Governments are now scrambling to shield ⁠consumers from soaring energy costs.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• from soaring energy costs. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has rattled global markets, with oil prices up around 40 percent since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran. Governments are now scrambling to shield…
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Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has rattled global markets, with oil prices up around 40 percent since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
• Governments are now scrambling to shield ⁠consumers from soaring energy costs.