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Blocked oil in Strait of Hormuz drives up fuel and food prices

Original: Higher prices for food and fuel? Oil and gas blocked in Hormuz have a lot to do with it. Dependence on fossil fuels leav

Greenpeace is warning that oil and gas shipments blocked in the Strait of Hormuz are pushing up fuel and food prices, arguing that dependence on fossil fuels leaves economies exposed to supply shocks. The group says switching to renewable energy would protect the climate and shield households from rising living costs.

Why now: Disruption to oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz is raising energy costs, renewing debate over fossil fuel dependence.

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• Higher prices for food and fuel? Oil and gas blocked in Hormuz have a lot to do with it. Dependence on fossil fuels leaves us exposed. Switching to renewable energy can help protect the climate and keep people safer from rising living costs. Read more: https:// act.gp/4e2TxAj #… · greenpeace · 40

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