India, March 31 -- As the geopolitical crisis in West Asia intensifies, the global energy landscape is being reshaped by a tightening chokehold over critical supply routes.

More than a month into the conflict involving Iran, disruptions in oil transit have triggered fuel shortages and market volatility across multiple regions.

At the centre of the disruption lies the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime corridor that carries nearly 20 percent of the world's oil.

Iran's blockade of this passage has significantly curtailed shipping activity, forcing nations dependent on imported energy to reassess their supply strategies.

Against this backdrop, US President Donald Trump has issued a direct message to allied nations grappling with shortag...