Iran-US peace memorandum expires amid rising maritime tensions FAST-MOVING

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• [● 2 SOURCES] Global electricity consumption is projected to grow by more than 3.5 per cent annually by 2030. electricityinfo.org
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Kuwait is implementing emergency measures including storing crude outside the Strait of Hormuz and expanding its tanker fleet.
• [● 5 SOURCES] The near-complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz has not yet triggered the anticipated global energy crisis.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Gulf Arab states are expressing growing dissatisfaction with the Trump administration's handling of the war with Iran.
• [DISPUTED] China reduced its crude imports by approximately 3 million barrels per day during the crisis.
• [● 2 SOURCES] China's reduction in crude imports acted as a stabilizer for global energy markets during the Iran war.
• [DISPUTED] China's oil imports were reduced to roughly 5.5 million barrels per day during the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
• [● 2 SOURCES] The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is Kuwait's most significant oil crisis since the 1990 Iraqi invasion. www.lanotteonline.it
• [● 4 SOURCES] Damage to industrial facilities during conflicts has reduced government tax revenues.
• [● 4 SOURCES] US naval blockades have forced goods to travel longer, more expensive routes to reach Iran.
• [● 4 SOURCES] Oil export revenues have declined because Iran can no longer sell oil at previous levels.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Supermarkets in Iran have implemented rationing for certain products like rice.