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Mother Nature Blocking Vital Oil Waterway

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Another reasons why we can't depend on oil anymore. Egyptian forecasters said high winds and a sandstorm plagued the area Tuesday, with winds gusting as much as 50 kph (30 mph). Tugboats strained Wednesday to try to nudge the obstruction out of the way as ships hoping to enter the waterway began lining up in the Mediterranean and Red Seas. But it remained unclear when the route, through which around 10% of world trade flows and which is particularly crucial for the transport of oil, would reopen. One official warned it could take at least two days. https://www.jwnenergy.com/article/2021/3/24/massive-cargo-ship-becomes-wedged-blocks-egypts-su/