# International Monetary Fund

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-09**: Rationing Begins — Thailand, Philippines, and Vietnam announce mandatory energy conservation measures.
- **2026-03-02**: Market Peak — Oil prices hit nearly $120 per barrel as the Strait of Hormuz closure is confirmed.
- **2026-02-28**: Missile Strike — U.S. and Israeli forces launch strikes killing Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- **2026-02-27**: Pre-Strike Baseline — Oil prices trade below $70 per barrel; Strait of Hormuz remains open.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Global Economy Reels as Strait of Hormuz Closure Triggers Energy Shock
2026-03-11 00:10:34 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 6

The joint U.S.-Israeli missile strike on February 28 that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has triggered the 'nightmare scenario' of a closed Strait of Hormuz. With 20 million barrels of oil per day removed from the market, global energy prices have surged, forcing drastic rationing measures across Asia and complicating inflation-fighting efforts for central banks.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/iran-war-global-economic-impact-hormuz

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