Guyana's president warns Middle East war threatens economy

Irfaan Ali is warning that a blown-up refinery in the Gulf is about to make Guyana's fertilizer bill skyrocket.

Global Fallout from Strait of Hormuz Conflict

• The war has already knocked out 17 percent of Qatar's LNG.
• Fertilizer prices jumped 25 percent thanks to the disruptions.
• Ali says even a ceasefire leaves five years of supply chain hell.
• Shipping and insurance rates are spiking due to regional risks.

Guyana’s Push for Energy Independence

• Ali is reviving calls for a domestic oil refinery now.
• He argues that relying on imported fuel is a national security hole.
• The gas-to-energy project is supposed to cut import reliance.
• Private sector collaboration is being pushed to ride out the chaos.