Not just oil but a lot of fertilizers goes through the strait as well, fertilizers that have to be applied at certain moments of the year. Missing a shipment by

Not just oil but a lot of fertilizers goes through the strait as well, fertilizers that have to be applied at certain moments of the year. Missing a shipment by a few months will decimate crop yields across the world. If you think food is expensive now, wait until fall! Unrelated, Grapes of Wraith is a good read if you're looking for something to distract yourself with.