Saudi Aramco CEO Amin H. Nasser says a “largest energy shock” linked to a blockade affecting the Strait of Hormuz could have long-lasting effects on global energy and financial markets. He warns that even if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz were to reopen immediately, markets would likely take months to rebalance supply and pricing. Nasser adds that any further delays in restoring normal movement through the waterway would extend the period before conditions return toward normal, potentially pushing market normalization into 2027. The reports frame the disruption as a significant supply loss scenario that would ripple through trading and broader economic expectations beyond the immediate interruption of tanker routes. Both outlets focus on the duration risk—emphasizing that market adjustments do not occur instantly after reopening—and attribute the timeline projection to Nasser’s comments on the magnitude of the shock and the expected pace of recovery.