How long the Strait of Hormuz stays closed will have major economic implications

NPR | By Camila Domonoske

Published April 1, 2026 at 3:14 PM CDT

What are the implications for the oil market and the broader global economy if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed for months?

Camila Domonoske

Camila Flamiano Domonoske covers cars, energy and the future of mobility for NPR's Business Desk.

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