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Which Major Economic Chokepoint, Responsible For 20% Of Global Oil And Gas Exports, Was Reported As "Effectively Closed" To Commercial Traffic On March 30, 2026?

A. Suez Canal
B. Strait of Malacca
C. Strait of Hormuz
D. Panama Canal

The Strait of Hormuz became the epicenter of the 2026 global economic crisis, with its closure driving energy prices up and triggering stagflation warnings across developed economies.

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