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Iran Conflict Threatens Global Auto Supply Chains
Key Takeaways
- Strait of Hormuz handles 20% of world oil supply and major shipping traffic
- Higher oil prices increase costs across the entire automotive supply chain
- Industry faces this disruption alongside EV transition costs and semiconductor concerns
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DT Editorial Team··4 min read·via autonews.com

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