Iran conflict drives oil concerns as Strait of Hormuz disruptions ripple globally

Name: Iran conflict drives oil concerns as Strait of Hormuz disruptions ripple globally
Uploaded: 2026-04-07T22:27:03Z
Duration: 2 min 49 s
Description: The ongoing conflict with Iran is raising economic concerns in the U.S. as disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz threaten a key global oil route. With roughly a fifth of the world’s oil shipments moving through the passage, rising crude prices are beginning to push gas prices higher for American consumers.

FOX LOCAL Seattle · Apr 7, 2026 · 2m 49s

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The ongoing conflict with Iran is raising economic concerns in the U.S. as disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz threaten a key global oil route. With roughly a fifth of the world’s oil shipments moving through the passage, rising crude prices are beginning to push gas prices higher for American consumers.