Ongoing instability in Iran and the disruption of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz have brought about a sharp increase in the cost of electricity and gas, as well as fuels such as petrol and diesel. This has had a direct effect on household energy bills and on European companies’ operating costs. This infoclip features illustrations of customers paying at petrol stations, highlights the rising cost of living, and shows the use of heating, gas, and electrical appliances, as well as the transport of goods and trade.