These slow-cooking staples consume cooking gas, which is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain from Indian suppliers in the Gulf region.
As fertilizer prices rise, farmers around the world are worried about their yields. One-third of the world’s fertilizer is transported through the Strait of Hormuz.
Most of the energy they use to heat their water comes from the Middle East.
To reduce commutes and save fuel, Sri Lanka declared Wednesday a public holiday, and Laos adopted a three-day school schedule.
The polyester inside is made from petrochemicals. Oil and gas prices are rising.
Qatar produces one-third of the world’s helium, a by-product of natural gas. A disruption in production and exports could lead to a shortage of balloon suppliers.
Missiles targeting Gulf countries have scratched the rivalry between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Shakira, Christina Aguilera and others have postponed performances in the region due to security concerns.
The closure of cargo hubs such as Dubai and Doha threatens medicines that need to be refrigerated.
Oil prices are raising concerns about rising inflation and pushing up mortgage rates.
Sugar mills in Brazil, the world’s largest producer, may take advantage of high energy prices to shift to producing more biofuel.
Airlines are paying more for jet fuel and passing on the costs.
Gold, which is usually a safe investment during turmoil, has fallen for a variety of reasons, including speculative investors cashing out their gold investments.
The closure of some airspace in the Middle East has forced airlines to suspend routes. At the same time, jet fuel prices are soaring.
The Trump administration eased sanctions to help American farmers.
A grandmaster has withdrawn from a major competition in Cyprus over safety concerns. Early in the war, drones attacked British bases there.
The war depleted stocks of American interceptors that Kiev used to defend against Russian attacks.
Government agencies should limit the use of air conditioners to save energy.
To save energy, the Philippines has asked public officials to skip elevators, and Egypt has shortened shopping hours five days a week.
Textile exports were also disrupted due to flight cancellations.
Drivers in San Antonio, worried about skyrocketing prices, stood in line for 30 minutes at Costco.
