Oil Prices Rise Amid Iran-U.S. Tensions
伊朗與美國局勢緊張，油價上漲
As of April 2026, the world is grappling with a severe energy crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.
截至2026年4月，全球正因美國與伊朗持續的衝突所引發的嚴重能源危機而陷入苦戰。
Following the escalation of hostilities in late February, global oil markets have witnessed extreme volatility, with prices frequently exceeding $100 per barrel.
繼2月下旬敵對行動升級後，全球石油市場經歷了極端的波動，油價頻繁超過每桶100美元。
At the heart of this disruption is the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage that typically handles 20% of the world's oil.
這場混亂的核心在於荷姆茲海峽，這條關鍵的海上通道通常承載了全球20%的石油運輸。
The current blockade of this waterway has severely restricted supply chains, forcing nations to rely on strategic reserves.
目前該航道的封鎖已嚴重限制了供應鏈，迫使各國必須仰賴戰略儲備。
Attacks on energy infrastructure have compounded the situation, pushing up the costs of aviation, transport, and electricity worldwide.
針對能源基礎設施的攻擊更加劇了局勢，推升了全球航空、運輸與電力的成本。
This surge in energy prices is raising fears of global stagflation, as world leaders struggle to balance military objectives with the urgent need to stabilize global trade.
能源價格的飆升引發了對全球停滯性通貨膨脹的恐懼，各國領導人正致力於在軍事目標與穩定全球貿易的迫切需求之間取得平衡。
The current crisis highlights the extreme fragility of modern energy supply chains and the profound economic consequences of regional instability in the Middle East.
當前的危機凸顯了現代能源供應鏈的極度脆弱性，以及中東地區不穩定所帶來的深遠經濟後果。
