Did Iran close the Strait of Hormuz, and is it driving up gas prices?

[blackeagle007]

There’s no straight answer on current situation there. Did Iran close it? Does that explain higher gas price?

[jshm2]

It's made Hormuz a "toll booth" of sorts. They decide who goes through and how much they pay - else you get blown up.

Gas, fertilizer and shipping are all going up as there is less availability and more risk. Russia can (and is) matching the supply - but at a higher cost, as what the hell is the USA and Europe going to do?

[Anonymous]

I think worldwide prices are up 🤭 I for one like any other ordinary person in the world, takes an interest in watching the stock markets with the same intrigue a man watches sports ☺️

[Anonymous]

Trump drove up gas prices by starting a war. They'd be high still whether it's open or not. Thanks Trump!

[DryGermanGuy]

Yes and yes, but let’s not forget that the big oil mafia will always use every excuse imaginable to justify raising prices at the pump.

[BonzoInBitburg]

It's closed for the US, open for China and limited passage for certain countries friendly with Iran.

[loveslongnails]

You're really not paying attention, are you?

[blackeagle007]

Is Hormuz closed? I’m not a fan of trump but I can’t see how the war alone would drive them up

[loveslongnails]

Do you know how do research? Do you know how to type that question into search engines and dig deep for information? If you don't at your age, you should learn.

[blackeagle007]

Just wanted to hear others take. Chill out dude

[loveslongnails]

I see. That's why the question is worded that way. Hmm, Got it.