Trump Threatens Iran Over Hormuz as Goldman Sachs Warns of Oil Shortages
Goldman Sachs is warning that countries could face oil shortages as the Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens, but the cause and outcome remain uncertain.
The warning comes as the ongoing Iran conflict disrupts one of the world’s most critical oil routes, with about 20% of global supply normally flowing through the strait. According to Reuters, oil prices have already surged sharply while some countries are seeing severe export losses.
At the same time, President Donald Trump has issued ultimatums demanding Iran reopen the passage, even as negotiations are reportedly ongoing, according to Axios. That mixed messaging is adding volatility to already unstable markets.
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JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs both say shortages are already appearing in parts of Asia and could spread to Europe and Africa if the disruption continues.
With oil prices above $110 and infrastructure under threat, analysts warn the situation could escalate quickly.
What happens next depends on whether the strait reopens or the conflict widens further.
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