There is new trouble in the Middle East. Ships cannot travel safely there. The Strait of Hormuz is very important. This is a narrow water way in the sea. Many oil tankers pass through there. Iran threatens to close this route.
The USA asks the NATO for help now. Donald Trump wants NATO members to protect ships. He threatens other countries with bad results. Germany also thinks about sending its Navy. Ships from the German armed forces could escort the tankers. The EU is talking about different options now. A war in this area would be very dangerous.
The situation has effects for drivers. Gas prices rose a little bit on the weekend. Experts watch the market closely. The price goes up if less oil is delivered. Some experts say: The state does not earn much extra money. Taxes on gas stay mostly the same.
