Hormuz blockade and the fracturing of Asia’s growth narrative

Hormuz blockade and the fracturing of Asia’s growth narrative

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz on March 4, 2026, was not merely a localized military maneuver; it was the moment the “Asian Century” hit a wall of physical reality. With Brent Crude surging past US$120 per barrel and liquefied natural gas (LNG) spot prices in Asia jumping by over 140%, the conflict has metastasized into […] The post Hormuz blockade and the fracturing of Asia’s growth narrative appeared first on Asia Times.

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