# The longer the disruption continues, the more the indirect effects from higher energy costs will lift ‌inflation and depress growth.

*business · news · 2026-04-14 · OilPrice*

## Key points

- Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz has removed about 10 million barrels per day from markets.
- A prolonged U.S. blockade could remove up to 4 million additional barrels per day of oil supply.
- Even with immediate reopening, Middle East oil and gas supply recovery could take several months.
- The Strait of Hormuz is now a contested maritime space with selective access and rising confrontation risk.

**Companies:** HSBC, BP, Shell, TotalEnergies
**Countries:** Iran, United States, Hong Kong

[Read the full story on OilPrice](https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/HSBC-Sees-A-US-Iran-Deal-As-Key-To-Restoring-Oil-and-Gas-Flows.html)

---

Canonical: https://newsio.io/n/63db5725-2b0a-46a1-a2a6-8ca436d34325/the-longer-the-disruption-continues-the-more-the-indirect-effects-from-higher-en
Summarized by Newsio from OilPrice. https://newsio.io/how-it-works