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Iran Uprising Disrupts Global Energy Market

Published January 12, 2026, 08:21
Iran Uprising Disrupts Global Energy Market

The uprising in Iran is causing turmoil in the global energy market. The crisis began as a simple strike by merchants in Tehran but escalated into a popular revolt due to the collapse of the Iranian economy, with 42% inflation and an exchange rate of 1,420,000 rials/dollar. Drought and mismanagement exacerbate the situation, leaving Iranian citizens with nothing to lose. If the regime falls, the lifting of economic sanctions will allow Iran to return to the global oil market, where it is already seeing increased exports despite the sanctions. Iran's return to the market will increase the oversupply of oil, putting downward pressure on prices, which will negatively impact countries like Russia. Iran possesses significant oil reserves, the third or fourth largest in the world.