Reuters has named the countries most vulnerable due to war with Iran

The escalation around Iran is already causing energy prices to rise and increasing pressure on the global economy. According to Reuters, countries dependent on oil and gas imports, as well as states with vulnerable economies, will feel the consequences most strongly.

In Europe, the situation is beginning to resemble the crisis of 2022," the agency writes.

Germany, where expensive energy threatens industry, Italy with high dependence on gas and oil, as well as the UK, where electricity is highly dependent on gas and the budget is limited, are under the greatest impact. In Asia, the risks are growing for Japan, which receives up to 95 per cent of its oil from the Middle East, much of which passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

Major developing countries are also facing serious problems. India imports about 90 per cent of its oil and is already facing a falling currency, while Turkey is preparing for a possible influx of refugees and spending billions of dollars to support its economy. The Gulf states of Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain are at risk of oil and gas supply disruptions due to the threat of a blockage in the Strait of Hormuz.

States already experiencing crises are particularly vulnerable. Sri Lanka is imposing restrictions on fuel, Pakistan is cutting energy consumption and spending, and in Egypt , revenues from tourism and Suez Canal traffic are falling, while the national currency continues to weaken.

Experts warn: the longer the tension over Iran lasts, the harder it will hit prices, inflation and economic stability around the world.