The Crude Logic of Sanctions
First, let’s talk about the oil. It’s hardly rocket science, is it? When you threaten to cut off supply from a major producer like Iran, the global market gets jittery. With less oil sloshing around but the same number of cars and factories needing it, prices tend to go up. Who benefits from that? Well, the big energy firms, of course. The ones not caught in the political crossfire suddenly find their product is worth more. It’s the oldest story in the book, supply and demand, playing out in real time.