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A fast-moving energy shock is driving up gasoline, diesel, shipping costs, and bond yields—and the warning from oil executives is that the crisis is already here. In this condensed recap of Breaking Points with Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti, you’ll hear how Iran tensions, Brent crude near $109, Red Sea shipping disruptions, damaged pipelines, and Ukraine-related refinery strikes are squeezing oil markets and the broader economy. The episode also covers rising Treasury yields, the strain on mortgages and borrowing costs, and the growing gap between political rhetoric and real industrial capacity. Instead of sitting through the full discussion, get the key insights and geopolitical context in minutes. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.