The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has removed millions of barrels of diesel from the global market daily, driving European prices up by 55% in just ten days, according to Iranian media citing Reuters.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a severe energy shock in Europe, with diesel prices skyrocketing over the past ten days. Iranian media channels are prominently highlighting the ensuing economic strain on European markets.
According to a report by Akharin Khabar, which attributes its data to Reuters, the closure of the critical waterway has removed "about 3 to 4 million barrels of diesel" from the market daily. As a result, the cost of diesel in Europe—described by the channels as the primary fuel for the public—has surged by 55%, reaching $1,165 per ton.
This exact narrative and statistical breakdown were uniformly shared across multiple Iranian networks. Khabari Plus mirrored the claims, as did the IRGC News Channel, an outlet reflecting the editorial and ideological stance of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The coordinated messaging across both general news and military-affiliated channels underscores a distinct focus on the severe economic consequences Western nations are facing due to the disruption of the strategic strait.
All channels identically cite a Reuters report. The framing emphasizes European vulnerability and economic pain following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with IRGC-aligned channels actively amplifying this impact to highlight the leverage exerted over Western energy markets.