Why Oil Markets Won’t Recover Quickly From the Iran War

The war in Iran has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, pushing oil and gas prices higher and raising concerns about long-term supply disruptions. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol tells Chrystia Freeland that even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens soon, damage to more than 80 energy facilities could take years to repair, keeping markets volatile. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that the imbalance between supply and demand, combined with infrastructure damage, could have lasting economic consequences. The result is a growing risk not just for energy prices, but for inflation, food costs, and economic stability worldwide. (Source: Bloomberg)