Why The Oil Crisis is Way Worse Than You Think | AB Explained

Go to http://ground.news/boss for a better way to stay informed. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to world-wide coverage through our link. In February 2026, Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz — a 21-mile waterway that carries 20% of the world’s oil supply — following a massive US-Israeli air campaign that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader. But what most people don’t realize is that this crisis goes far beyond oil. In this deep dive, Asian Boss breaks down exactly how one narrow chokepoint is unraveling the global economy — and why it will affect you whether the US wins this war or not. Livestream guest submission: https://forms.gle/4AJo154Ho6fX5dDM7 We’re experimenting with a new livestream format to hear directly from people with real, lived experience across Asia. The goal is to strengthen our fact-checking and gather perspectives that can help inform and shape our future episodes. If you have meaningful first-hand insight into how the oil crisis is affecting you, we’d love to hear from you. 00:00 - Intro 07:13 - Chapter 1: The Resource That Runs the World 18:52 - Chapter 2: The Chokepoint That Shut Down the World 28:10 - Chapter 3: Beyond the Chokepoint Follow us on social media: TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@asianbossmedia Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/asianbossmedia Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/asianboss X ► https://x.com/asianbossmedia