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Genelza G. The Fragility of Interdependence: A Perspective on Geopolitical Risk and the 2026 Iran War Oil Shock. JNFS 2026; 11 (3) :337-339
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The Fragility of Interdependence: A Perspective on Geopolitical Risk and the 2026 Iran War Oil Shock
Department of Teacher Education & Basic Education Department, University of Mindanao Tagum College Tagum City, Philippines.
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The 2026 Iran War oil shock stands for a tectonic shift in the global energy paradigm, transcending traditional supply demand fluctuations to expose the visceral vulnerabilities of a hyper-interconnected global economy. Following the outbreak of hostilities in late February 2026 and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz on March 4, the global market witnessed a supply loss of approximately 12 million barrels per day, or nearly 11.5 percent of global demand. This article provides a critical perspective on the confluence of maritime insecurity, the failure of strategic reserves to dampen volatility, and the "weaponization" of energy transit. By analyzing the unique characteristics of this crisis - specifically its simultaneous impact on crude oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and refined fuels - the authors argue that the 2026 shock necessitates a fundamental decoupling of energy security from geographic chokepoints. Furthermore, this perspective evaluates the asymmetrical impact on the Global South and the accelerated, albeit chaotic, pivot toward decentralized energy systems.
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Received: 2026/04/28 | Published: 2026/08/19 | ePublished: 2026/08/19
Received: 2026/04/28 | Published: 2026/08/19 | ePublished: 2026/08/19
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