27 May 2026

17 minutes

Available for over a year

When the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz's closure disrupted global oil supply, some experts predicted crude oil prices as high as $150, or even $200 per barrel. That hasn't happened. Why not? And is it because the way the global oil markets work mean the pain for households and businesses is still to come?

Presenter: Ed Butler

Producer: Josh Martin

(Photo: Getty/matejmo)