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Iran Crisis: From Initial Geopolitical Shock to Structural Economic Instability

Published March 26, 2026, 09:23
Iran Crisis: From Initial Geopolitical Shock to Structural Economic Instability

The Centre for Economic Studies at the University of Nicosia, through its observatory for the Iranian crisis, notes a transition from a short-term geopolitical shock to structural economic instability. The crisis is affecting the energy market, with Brent oil prices rising by up to 25% in a few days, and a potential supply reduction of up to 10 million barrels per day in extreme scenarios. The energy market is entering a phase of structural instability, with prices reflecting the possibility of prolonged disruption. The increase in energy prices translates into inflationary pressures, with estimates of a global inflation increase of approximately 0.8 percentage points. The crisis is affecting the global economy through multiple channels, including rising energy prices, uncertainty, and supply chain disruptions. Analysts at the University of Nicosia report that markets are reassessing their basic scenarios, incorporating higher geopolitical risk premiums and adjusting their investment strategies. The situation in the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's oil supply passes, remains a central focus of the crisis. The crisis is also affecting the natural gas market, with prices in Europe rising by up to 60%.