Hormuz oil flows collapsed nearly 30% in Q1 2026 to lowest levels since the 1990s, as the Iran-Israel conflict disrupts tanker routes and fuel supply. Global supply chain volatility hit highest level since 2022 crisis; firms now stockpiling ahead of further inflation and shortages.

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