#50 Currents: An Energy Update (Iran War Update Part 2)

#50 Currents: An Energy Update (Iran War Update Part 2)

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April 14, 2026 · 27 min

About this episode

This episode provides an update on energy dynamics amidst the ongoing Iran war, discussing gas prices and the implications of tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.

#50 Currents: An Energy Update (Iran War Update Part 2) Links: "Enjoy the current pump figures. With the so-called 'blockade', Soon you'll be nostalgic for $4–$5 gas.": https://x.com/mb_ghalibaf/status/2043425869570416802 The illogicality of charging tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz: https://omareconomics.substack.com/p/the-illogicality-of-charging-tolls

Topics covered

  • energy update
  • Iran war
  • gas prices
  • Strait of Hormuz
  • economic implications

Keywords

  • energy update
  • Iran war
  • gas prices
  • Strait of Hormuz
  • tolls
  • blockade
  • current pump figures

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Iran, Strait of Hormuz

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