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Global Energy Disruption Looms as Strait of Hormuz Closure Shakes Trade and Prices
UAE Ambassador to Indonesia Abdulla Salem AlDhaheri stated that the conflict has severely impacted the strategic waterway, a critical artery for global energy trade. Approximately 20% of the world’s oil supply and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments pass through the Strait, with a significant portion destined for Asian markets.
The near two-week shutdown has caused major congestion, with long queues of cargo vessels forming and slowing the delivery of energy and goods to multiple destinations.
“Trade is undoubtedly affected, and no country is completely immune to this kind of pressure,” Abdulla said during a press conference in Jakarta on Wednesday (April 8, 2026).
He explained that the logistical strain has not only increased shipping costs but also driven up global energy prices, creating ripple effects across various economic sectors. According to Abdulla, the consequences of the conflict extend beyond regional boundaries, impacting even distant nations like Indonesia.
“We have witnessed injuries, loss of life, job losses, and displacement. People are unable to travel—this is not something we want to see,” he added.
Abdulla warned that prolonged disruption would further weaken the global economy, slow recovery efforts, and heighten inflation risks in many countries. Uncertainty in energy distribution could also destabilize industries that depend heavily on fuel supply and logistics, including manufacturing and transportation.
He emphasized that the UAE, alongside Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Jordan, continues to push for stability in trade routes and ensure that energy distribution remains uninterrupted despite rising geopolitical tensions.
Maintaining smooth and reliable supply chains, he noted, is essential to preventing broader economic fallout.
“We must ensure clear and efficient routes so that food supplies and other commodities can reach their destinations,” Abdulla concluded.
