Deep Dive: Sizing Up the Oil Shock's Economic Impact

Deep Dive: Sizing Up the Oil Shock's Economic Impact

April 18, 2026 · 11 min

About this episode

Zaid analyzes the economic fallout from the largest oil supply disruption in history and its implications.

In today's deep dive, Zaid breaks down the economic fallout from the largest oil supply disruption in history. Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz dropped 97%, gas crossed $4 a gallon, diesel spiked 45%, Europe is running low on jet fuel and the Fed is warning about stagflation. Zaid explains the economic ripple effects, why Iran’s economy held up better than expected and how long it could take for things to return to normal once the Strait of Hormuz fully re-opens

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