Tag: Strait of Hormuz

17 news articles tagged with "Strait of Hormuz"

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 10, 2026

Bangladesh Among Most Exposed to War Fallout: ICCB Warns of Supply Chain and Energy Shock

ICC Bangladesh flags Bangladesh as one of the most exposed economies to global conflict fallout. Energy import bill, RMG raw material supply, and freight insurance premiums all spike. Calls for buffer stocks and export diversification.

Logistics & Shipping ★ Editor's Pick Aug 02, 2026

Bangladesh Export Freight Costs Triple as Mideast Conflict and Shipping Lines Squeeze Bookings

Bangladesh's export sector faces sharply higher ocean freight rates as Mideast conflict chokes shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Freight to the Middle East tripled to $6,000 per container, while US-bound rates jumped to $11,400. Shipping lines are cutting Bangladesh bookings.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 24, 2026

Bangladesh September LNG Cargoes Cost More Than Double Pre-War Rates

Bangladesh pays $24.625 and $24.25/MMBtu for Sept LNG cargoes from Posco and TotalEnergies, more than double pre-war $10-12. Excelerate FSRU disruptions. 35 spot cargoes since March. Each cargo ~Tk1,000cr.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 20, 2026

Oil Hits Three-Week High on Strait of Hormuz Uncertainty: Implications for Bangladesh

Oil hits 3-week high: Brent $91.47 (+0.49%), WTI $85.39 (+0.53%). Strait of Hormuz uncertainty persists as Trump says waterway open, Iran says shut. Ceasefire expired 18 Aug. 1/5 of global oil+LNG transits Hormuz. Bangladesh exposed.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 08, 2026

Brent Crude Climbs 1.3% as Iran Reviews Hormuz Vessel Ban Bill: Oil Markets React

Brent crude settled at $83.55 a barrel, gaining 1.3%, as Iran reviewed a bill to ban US and Israeli vessels from the Strait of Hormuz. Uncertainty over the Iran-Oman agreement continues to drive oil market volatility.

Logistics & Shipping ★ Editor's Pick Sep 01, 2026

Qatar LNG Supply Uncertainty Puts Bangladesh at Risk Amid Hormuz Crisis

QatarEnergy extends force majeure through November as Hormuz LNG transport halts, with Qatar exporting only 18 cargoes in 6 months vs 509 prior year, putting Bangladesh, Pakistan and India among most at-risk countries.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 31, 2026

Oil Jumps More Than 2% After US Attack on Iran's Larak Island

Brent crude rises $2.51 to $90.61 per barrel after US forces strike Iran's Larak Island in Strait of Hormuz, drawing retaliation from Tehran against US bases in Jordan as Middle East conflict enters sixth month.

Logistics & Shipping Aug 17, 2026

Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz Slows to Near Standstill After Tanker Attacks

Strait of Hormuz shipping slows to near standstill: 5 vessels Saturday, 0 Sunday vs 130+/day pre-war. 3 ADNOC vessels attacked. US naval blockade threat. Iran sets conditions. 20% of world oil at risk.

Economy & Finance Aug 05, 2026

Oil Price Rises to $80.43: Houthi Attack on Saudi Tanker Red Sea

Oil rose after Houthi attack on Saudi tanker off Yanbu. Brent at $80.43 (+1.35%), WTI $76.22 (+0.59%). Iran denied peace talks. US crude stocks rose 2.7M barrels. Strait of Hormuz = 20% of global oil/LNG.

Agriculture & Food Aug 05, 2026

World Faces Fresh Food Price Surge: FAO Warns of Iran War and El Nino Impact

FAO warns world faces fresh food price surge. Iran war + Ukraine + El Nino = perfect storm. Chief economist Maximo Torero: food prices will increase by year-end. Strait of Hormuz affects all agricultural inputs.

Economy & Finance Aug 04, 2026

Oil Prices Sink 5%: Trump-Iran Talks, OPEC+ Boost Production

Oil prices sank 5% as Trump announced fresh Iran talks covering Strait of Hormuz and denuclearisation. OPEC+ (Saudi Arabia, Russia, 5 others) to boost production by 188,000 bpd from September. Yen extended gains after joint intervention.

Logistics & Shipping Jul 27, 2026

Red Sea Shipping Slows After Houthi Attack on Saudi Aramco Facilities

Houthi attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu have slowed Red Sea shipping, with only 11 vessels passing through Bab el-Mandeb on Sunday. Crude cargo prices jumped to two-month highs. Strait of Hormuz traffic also remained low despite US-Iran strike pause.

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