Iran War Disrupts Global Oil Supply, Leading to $50 Billion Loss

The ongoing Iran war has disrupted global oil supply, resulting in the loss of over $50 billion worth of crude oil since the conflict began 50 days ago. Analysts predict the economic aftershocks will be felt for months or even years. The crisis has removed over 500 million barrels of crude and condensate from the market, marking the largest energy supply disruption in modern history.

By By Stephanie Kelly and Ahmad Ghaddar Fri, April 17, 2026 at 7:47 PM GMT+3 3 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Iran War Disrupts Global Oil Supply, Leading to $50 Billion Loss

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