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The Strait of Hormuz crisis shows energy security is now a boardroom issue

  • Victor Nian--Fortune
  • published date: 2026-05-10 20:59:00 UTC

Energy shocks have always been a threat to the broader economy, but energy is now deeply embedded in complex, electricity-dependent business systems.

For many corporate leaders, energy risk means just higher fuel and electricity bills. Spiking oil prices mean tighter margins and more cost-cutting. Energy is a problem for governments to solve, not … [+3667 chars]