The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz in 2026 extended from February 28 to June 15, during which Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps engaged in mining activities, seized and attacked commercial ships, imposed fees for passage, and resulted in the deaths or captures of at least 12 sailors. The closure of this crucial waterway—through which roughly 25 percent of the world's maritime oil trade and 20 percent of global liquefied natural gas typically flows—sparked a worldwide fuel emergency, increased energy prices throughout America, and led to the establishment of the Persian Gulf Strait Authority as a protective measure for international shipping. Now that the strait is reopening, the crisis is officially concluding; however, the economic repercussions for American families are projected to have caused an increase of hundreds of dollars in fuel and food expenses during the 3.5-month interruption.
