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Strait of Hormuz crisis leaves Indonesian fishing fleets stranded, RT reports
Indonesian fishermen told RT that soaring diesel prices linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran had left boats docked and crews without income
TL;DR
- Global oil prices have surged due to energy supply disruptions related to the Strait of Hormuz.
- This has caused diesel costs for Indonesian fishermen to nearly double.
- A large part of Indonesia's fishing fleet has been forced to remain docked.
- Fishermen are experiencing significant income disruption.
- Protests have occurred demanding lower diesel prices.
- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto secured a deal for discounted Russian oil.