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

NPR | By Camila Domonoske
Published April 1, 2026 at 4:14 PM EDT

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

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