{"id":14802,"date":"2026-03-06T17:37:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T17:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/?post_type=insight&#038;p=14802"},"modified":"2026-03-26T09:48:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T09:48:49","slug":"middle-east-conflict-impact-on-energy-and-commodities-expert-webinar-recap-insights","status":"publish","type":"insight","link":"https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/insights\/article\/middle-east-conflict-impact-on-energy-and-commodities-expert-webinar-recap-insights\/","title":{"rendered":"Middle East Conflict Impact on Energy and Commodities: Expert Webinar Recap &amp; Insights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- .module.article-rich-text: start -->\n<div id=\"\" class=\"module article-rich-text pt-16 md:pt-20 xl:pt-24 pb-10 md:pb-10 xl:pb-10 hidden show-small:block show-medium:block show-large:block [p_+_p]:mb-24\">\n\t<p style=\"text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Webinar Overview and Speakers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:192,&quot;335559739&quot;:96}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">On day four of the escalating Middle East conflict,\u00a0Expana\u00a0convened a panel of experts to discuss the unfolding geopolitical tensions and their immediate impact on global energy markets, shipping routes, and commodity supply chains. Leveraging\u00a0Expana\u2019s\u00a0trusted IOSCO-assured pricing benchmarks, proprietary data, and leading price forecasting capabilities, the\u00a0webinar\u00a0delivered critical insights for procurement, trading, and supply chain teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/01ndSzoYuVY?si=EfSNC_Ih5-cAuwe8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 aria-level=\"3\">\u00a0<\/h5>\n<h5 aria-level=\"3\">Meet the Speakers:\u00a0<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Simon Duke<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, Managing Editor, Expana<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Andrew Woods<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, Senior Market Reporter, Expana \u2014 specializing in energy and shipping markets<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tosin Jack<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, Director of Market Reporting, Expana \u2014 expert on commodity and protein markets<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tom Bundgaard<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, Vice President of Price Forecasting, Expana \u2014 forecasting specialist with a focus on crude oil<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 aria-level=\"2\">\u00a0<\/h5>\n<h5 aria-level=\"2\">Key Takeaways\u00a0<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Strait of Hormuz disruption is causing immediate and significant shocks to global energy supply chains, with about 20% of global oil and substantial LNG volumes affected.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Major maritime carriers are rerouting vessels around the Cape of Good Hope, creating longer transit times, higher freight costs, and widespread shipping delays\u00a0impacting\u00a0perishable and energy-intensive goods.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Commodity markets show early signs of disruption: soybean oil prices surge due to crude oil and biofuel demand; grains markets reflect geopolitical risk premiums; dairy prices rise amid regional trade changes; and\u00a0sulfur\u00a0supply concerns threaten fertilizer and feed inputs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expana\u2019s\u00a0price forecasting models\u00a0identified\u00a0rising crude oil price risk early in the year. Current market conditions reflect a panic phase that may extend into Q2 and Q3, depending on conflict duration and logistical ripple effects.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Procurement teams should combine\u00a0Expana\u2019s\u00a0procurement-specific commodity news, extensive price series, and predictive forecasts to mitigate risk, manage supply chains, and align hedging strategies effectively.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 aria-level=\"2\">\u00a0<\/h5>\n<h5 aria-level=\"2\">Geopolitical and Energy Market Impact\u00a0<\/h5>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The panel explored the intensified hostilities around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global energy security. Iran\u2019s threats and attacks on commercial vessels have led to a sharp decline in ship traffic through the corridor. Using\u00a0Expana\u2019s\u00a0IOSCO-assured benchmarks,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0clear that this blockade is disrupting approximately one-fifth of global crude oil production and a significant percentage of LNG shipments,\u00a0impacting\u00a0energy prices and supply forecasts worldwide.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Shipping disruptions extend beyond energy. Carrier rerouting causes increased voyage times and fuel consumption, driving freight rates higher and\u00a0impacting\u00a0the transportation of agricultural and industrial goods across Asia and Europe. This multi-commodity ripple effect underscores the urgency for supply chain monitoring and adaptive procurement approaches.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 aria-level=\"2\">Commodities Deep-Dive: Soybeans, Grains &amp; Proteins<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:192,&quot;335559739&quot;:96}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Soybean Oil and Biofuel Demand<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:144,&quot;335559739&quot;:72}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tosin Jack highlighted soybean oil\u2019s critical correlation with energy markets. As crude oil prices surge, demand for soy-based biofuels rises in tandem. Chicago soybean futures jumped to their highest level in over two years, primarily driven by energy price increases and biofuel mandates requiring increased biofuel blending. This makes soybean oil a key commodity sensitive to current geopolitical energy shocks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Grains Market Trends<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:144,&quot;335559739&quot;:72}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wheat and corn futures have been moving modestly higher on Euronext and CME markets, reflecting the inclusion of geopolitical risk premiums. The Middle East accounts for\u00a0roughly 12%\u00a0of global wheat imports, making it a pivotal trade zone. Disruptions to shipping or import volumes\u2014due to physical blockades or rising insurance and\u00a0logistics\u00a0costs\u2014could prompt regional buyers to rely on stockpiles in the short term. Traders expect gradual, sustained price increases rather than sharp spikes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dairy Sector Developments<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:144,&quot;335559739&quot;:72}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In the dairy sector, particularly skim milk powder (SMP), prices are rising on altered regional trade flows. Iran\u2019s position as the fourth-largest exporter of SMP to Middle Eastern markets is significant. Some market participants\u00a0preemptively\u00a0built up\u00a0security stocks earlier this year during a period of historically low SMP prices, which has softened shock potential but not\u00a0eliminated\u00a0upward price pressure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sulfur\u00a0and Feed Inputs<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:144,&quot;335559739&quot;:72}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sulfur\u00a0plays a vital role in fertilizer production and animal nutrition feed phosphates.\u00a0Panelists\u00a0noted existing refinery impacts could constrain\u00a0sulfur\u00a0supplies, pushing up costs across agriculture and industrial markets. Expana data already shows feed phosphate prices rising in China,\u00a0signaling\u00a0a broader supply tightening effect. This is critical for downstream manufacturing sectors dependent on feed additives and fertilizers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expana\u2019s\u00a0platform offers comprehensive historical price series (with over 28,000 price series globally) and forward forecasts, enabling procurement teams to quantify these shifts and strengthen negotiation positions with suppliers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Crude Oil Forecast &amp; Market Outlook<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:192,&quot;335559739&quot;:96}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tom Bundgaard shared exclusive insights from Expana\u2019s predictive analytics platform. Despite stable forecasts set months ago for crude oil between $15-$16 lows and peaks near $82 per barrel in Q1, current prices have already exceeded this, reaching $84 in real time due to panic-driven buying and supply disruption fears.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The market is in a panic phase expected to last through Q2, with a\u00a0possible plateau\u00a0or slight correction as participants reassess conflict longevity. Speculator positions are historically low, leaving room for further price spikes should\u00a0speculative\u00a0interest increase.\u00a0Expana\u2019s\u00a0hedging recommendations from January\u00a0anticipated\u00a0these risks and highlighted the value of securing supply and pricing strategies early.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The ongoing conflict and shipping disruptions could continue to push prices further into Q3, with the typical\u00a0logistics\u00a0domino effects extending market volatility well beyond actual conflict resolution.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- .module.article-rich-text: end -->\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<!-- .module.faqs-list: start -->\n<div  class=\"module faq-list pt-16 md:pt-20 xl:pt-24 pb-40 md:pb-64 xl:pb-80 hidden show-small:block show-medium:block show-large:block type-full\">\n\t<div class=\"container lg:grid lg:grid-cols-12 lg:px-80\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"inner col-span-12 lg:col-span-10 lg:col-start-2 lg:col-end-12 bg-fn-ModBgLightTheme\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"text-[27px] font-light leading-8 mb-24 md:text-[34px] md:leading-10 text-coreDarkGreen\" data-scroll-class=\"expanaFadeInUp\">\n\t\t\t\t\tFAQs\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion first:border-t border-b border-digitalDarkGrey20 text-coreDarkGreen block\" data-scroll-class=\"fadeIn\" data-scroll-delay=\"500\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"py-16 pr-16 md:py-24 cursor-pointer accordion-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex justify-between\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"text-md leading-6 font-labgMed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow long will commodity prices be affected by the Middle East conflict?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"toggle-icon *:size-[20px] flex items-center transition-transform\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"icon-chevron-down\" d=\"M12.0582 14.6383L19.4082 7.28828C19.6582 7.03828 19.9499 6.91745 20.2832 6.92578C20.6166 6.93411 20.9082 7.06328 21.1582 7.31328C21.4082 7.56328 21.5332 7.85495 21.5332 8.18828C21.5332 8.52161 21.4082 8.81328 21.1582 9.06328L13.4832 16.7633C13.2832 16.9633 13.0582 17.1133 12.8082 17.2133C12.5582 17.3133 12.3082 17.3633 12.0582 17.3633C11.8082 17.3633 11.5582 17.3133 11.3082 17.2133C11.0582 17.1133 10.8332 16.9633 10.6332 16.7633L2.93322 9.06328C2.68322 8.81328 2.56238 8.51745 2.57072 8.17578C2.57905 7.83412 2.70822 7.53828 2.95822 7.28828C3.20822 7.03828 3.49988 6.91328 3.83322 6.91328C4.16655 6.91328 4.45822 7.03828 4.70822 7.28828L12.0582 14.6383Z\" fill=\"currentcolor\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"overflow-hidden max-h-0 transition-all delay-100 duration-500 accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pt-8 pb-24\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"*:leading-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255493452 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255493452 BCX0\">The duration depends on how long the Middle East conflict persists and the extended <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255493452 BCX0\">logistics<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255493452 BCX0\">\u00a0impacts. 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