Gas Prices Rise Sharply, El-Erian Warns of Recession Risk if Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

Mohamed El-Erian warns that the global economy has only four to eight weeks to avoid a full-blown recession as gas prices surge from $2.98 to $4.39 due to disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about 25% of seaborne oil trade.

By Aditi Ganguly Sat, May 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM GMT+3 8 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Gas Prices Rise Sharply, El-Erian Warns of Recession Risk if Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

Topics: Mohamed El-Erian oil prices recession warning Strait of Hormuz blockage

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