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Iran standoff largest supply shock ever, says energy expert

Season 2026 Episode 84 | 5m 19s

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has come to a virtual standstill since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran almost two months ago. Around 20% of the world's petrochemical production normally flows through the strait, and the ripple effects of the drastic cut grow daily. To explore the downstream effects and the turbulent time ahead, Geoff Bennett spoke with Karen Young.

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