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An analysis argues that a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is unlikely because it would hurt Iran's own exports, and that any supply shock from such a disruption would not last. The piece follows US strikes on Iran and the resulting jump in tensions.
Geopolitical risk premiums in crude can spike on Middle East escalation, which lifts diesel and fertilizer input costs, but the analysis suggests such spikes tend to fade.
reuters.comRon BoussoJun 22, 2025After 656 past bullish geopolitics events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median +1.9% over 5 sessions (63% higher; middle half -2.7% to +6.6%), and +0.7% over 20.
After 250 past bullish geopolitics events, ULSD / Diesel moved a median +1.7% over 5 sessions (58% higher; middle half -3.6% to +8.7%), and +0.9% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
