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Iran war disrupts global oil markets, hits Australia

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What is the exact duration of the Strait of Hormuz closure?
How much have global oil prices increased since the conflict began?
What specific measures has the Australian government taken beyond halving fuel excise?
How are other countries besides Australia and China being affected by the oil disruption?
What is the current status of Qatar's LNG exports?
Percentage of global oil passing through Strait of Hormuzfactual

About 25 to 30 percent of global oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

According to www.imf.org
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20 percent of global oil supply normally flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

According to www.weforum.org

Context: This discrepancy affects the perceived severity of the disruption; a higher percentage indicates a larger impact on global oil supply.

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