U.S. Navy Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Brent Crude को $100 प्रति बैरल से ऊपर ले जाता है — ऊर्जा सुरक्षा के लिए निहितार्थ

13 April 2026 को, U.S. Navy ने Strait of Hormuz की संभावित ब्लॉकएड का संकेत दिया, जब United States और Iran ने अपने युद्ध को समाप्त करने में विफल रहे, जिससे Brent crude $100 प्रति बैरल से ऊपर चला गया। यह कदम Iranian oil shipments को खतरे में डालता है, वैश्विक तेल कीमतों को बढ़ाता है, और ऊर्जा सुरक्षा तथा UPSC‑संबंधी आर्थिक और विदेश नीति विचारों के लिए Hormuz chokepoint के रणनीतिक महत्व को रेखांकित करता है।

<h2>Overview</h2> On 13 April 2026, global oil markets reacted sharply as the <span class="key-term" data-definition="United States naval warfare service, part of the Department of Defense, capable of projecting power globally; relevant to GS2: Polity (defence policy) and GS3: Economy (energy security)">U.S. Navy announced a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The move follows the failure of the Iran and the United States to negotiate an end to hostilities, raising concerns over the continuity of Iranian oil shipments. Consequently, Brent crude futures surged to $102.80 per barrel, a rise of 7.98% from the previous close. <h3>Key Developments</h3> <ul> <li>U.S. Navy signals intent to enforce a maritime blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.</li> <li>Failure of diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran to end the ongoing war.</li> <li>Brent crude futures jumped $7.60 (7.98%) to $102.80 per barrel by 2310 GMT.</li> <li>Previous settlement on 10 April 2026 showed a modest 0.75% decline, highlighting the abrupt market shift.</li> </ul> <h3>Important Facts</h3> <ul> <li>The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly 21 million barrels per day of crude and petroleum products.</li> <li>Iran contributes about 3‑4 million barrels per day to this flow; a blockade could cut global supply by 1‑2%.</li> <li>Higher oil prices tr

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