# Why Oil Still Runs the World — ft. Daniel Yergin

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Published: 2026-05-08T08:15:00+00:00
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## Resource

Daniel Yergin joins Ed Elson to discuss how the war in Iran has gripped global oil markets over the last couple months. They cover why the Strait of Hormuz has become more consequential in recent years, what’s next for energy prices and production, and who comes out of this conflict on top. Daniel Yergin is the Vice Chairman of S&P Global and Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money, and Power and The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations. Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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