https://project-1-gjk.pages.dev/tags/markets/ Recent content in Markets on Project 1 Hugo en-us Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0800 https://project-1-gjk.pages.dev/posts/2026-04-05-oil-prices-iran-war/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0800 https://project-1-gjk.pages.dev/posts/2026-04-05-oil-prices-iran-war/ <h2 id="what-happened">What Happened</h2> <p>The US-Iran war has disrupted key shipping lanes and spiked fuel prices globally. The Strait of Hormuz — through which 20% of the world&rsquo;s oil passes — remains contested. Asia is ramping up use of coal and other dirty fuels to cover shortfalls, while Pakistan announced free public transport after domestic fuel prices surged.</p> <hr> <h2 id="-the-right">🔴 The Right</h2> <p>Conservative coverage focused on the economic argument for US energy independence and domestic production. The spike was framed as a consequence of previous administrations&rsquo; failures to secure energy sovereignty. Coverage emphasized the strategic necessity of the Iran conflict despite economic pain.</p>