Gas rationing

So far, the loss of oil from the Persian Gulf has been made up by reserves but in time the shortage will affect refineries and that will cause industry shutdowns and possible rationing. The US has increased exports by 30% since the start of the war and that has reduced pressure on supplies. The world will soon see how Iran could, at any time, disrupt the economies of the world. At this point they can be challenged but if they get a nuke then they could not be forced to open the Straights. This would put the world at the mercy of a group of military extremists who do not care if they or their people die. They have already shown that they do not care about the lives of the Iranian citizens. Once they achieve this control, they can begin to dictate policy for other countries including the US. The people of the US will be unwilling to accept gas rationing and will demand the government accede to the Iranian demands. Like all irrational dictators their demands will increase over time. Americans will vote for people who will agree to Iranian demands. The push for nuclear power will accelerate around the globe as countries move away from dependence on oil and natural gas.