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The Strait of Hormuz Fee Crisis: How Consumers Will Bear the Cost of the U.S.-Iran “Toll War”
Abstract
The escalating confrontation between the United States and Iran over the imposition of transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz represents a critical juncture in global…
Damage to Chabahar Port Threatens Key Trade Route for Afghanistan Amid Regional Turmoil
Recent U.S. military strikes on Iranian soil have dealt a heavy blow to operations at Chabahar Port a critical alternative trade gateway for Afghanistan just as the country…
Central Banks Double Down on Gold: WGC Survey Shows Record Appetite Amid Geopolitical Turmoil
A growing number of the world’s central banks are signaling their intention to boost gold reserves, according to the World Gold Council’s (WGC) latest annual survey a clear…
Gold Extends Gains as US-Iran Peace Deal Weakens Dollar and Lowers Oil Prices
Gold surged more than 2% on Monday after officials from the United States and Iran announced an initial agreement to end their prolonged conflict, triggering a sharp decline in oil…
Fuel Prices Up, Gold and Gas Down in Kabul: Weekly Market Review
KABUL – Fuel prices saw an uptick while the Afghan currency depreciated slightly against the US dollar during the outgoing week. Meanwhile, prices of liquefied gas, Indian sugar,…
Afghanistan’s Trade with Central Asia Surges Amid Shifting Regional Dynamics
KABUL – Trade between Afghanistan and Central Asian countries has witnessed sharp growth in 2025, driven by increased port activity and a strategic pivot away from traditional…
Gold Slides as US-Iran Tensions Escalate, Inflation Fears Cloud Fed Outlook
Gold prices fell on Tuesday as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran boosted oil prices, fueling inflation concerns and complicating expectations for future US…
Ariana Afghan Airlines Slashes Cargo Rates on Kabul–Delhi Route to Boost Exports
In a strategic move to support Afghanistan's struggling trade and export sector, Ariana Afghan Airlines has announced a significant reduction in cargo service rates on the busy…
Over 3,000 Afghan Cargo Containers Stranded at UAE’s Jebel Ali Port Amid Middle East Turmoil
KABUL / DUBAI – Rising tensions across the Middle East have severely disrupted Afghanistan’s trade and transit operations, leaving an estimated 2,500 to 3,000 Afghan cargo…
Oil Prices Surge as Iran Standoff Deepens, Strait of Hormuz Remains Blocked
Oil prices extended their rally on Friday as diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US-led coalition remained deadlocked. Tehran continues to block the…