INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 14th MARCH 2026.

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INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 14th MARCH 2026.

1.      Global oil supply concerns due to Strait of Hormuz blockade

The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict has triggered serious global concerns about oil supply disruptions. The strait is one of the world’s most vital maritime chokepoints, carrying nearly one-fifth of global petroleum trade. With Iran maintaining the blockade, crude oil prices have remained volatile and global shipping routes have been disrupted. The logic behind Iran’s move is strategic leverage: by threatening global energy supply, Tehran seeks to pressure Western powers into negotiating terms favourable to its interests. The editorial perspective emphasises that such geopolitical tensions expose the vulnerability of energy-dependent economies like India. It also underlines the importance of securing alternative supply routes and expanding strategic petroleum reserves. The gist is that control over critical maritime chokepoints plays a decisive role in global geopolitics, and the current crisis highlights the urgent need for long-term energy security strategies.

2.      India’s diplomatic engagement with Gulf countries