The Expat Edge

Kharg Island: The Oil Chokepoint You've Never Heard of That Controls Your Cost of Living

Kharg Island: The Oil Chokepoint You've Never Heard of That Controls Your Cost of Living

Published on: 08/04/2026

Kharg Island handles 90% of Iran's oil exports. The US just struck it. What a full infrastructure hit means for oil prices, expat costs, and portfolios across Southeast Asia.