Gasoline and Daily Necessities Soar Due to Strait of Hormuz Blockade: Newsweek Japan's 4/28 Issue 'War Inflation' Deciphers the Negative Impact on the Global Economy and the 'Exit Strategy' - Now on Sale!
Newsweek Japan's April 28, 2026 issue features a special report on 'War Inflation.' It thoroughly analyzes the global economic impact, such as soaring prices of gasoline and daily goods, caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Newsweek Japan 2026/4/28 Issue (Released on 4/21)
[From the Editor-in-Chief]
The negotiations between the US and Iran, along with the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, are constantly fluctuating. It remains unclear whether an agreement can be reached by the negotiation deadline on the 22nd. If the blockade of the strait continues, it is inevitable that shortages of oil and chemicals will lead to "war inflation." Even in Japan, price spikes have already begun to affect housing and chicken eggs, which were once called the "honor students of prices." Furthermore, gasoline prices are rising even in the US, which should have been capable of oil self-sufficiency thanks to the "shale gas revolution." In the special feature "War Inflation" in the issue released on April 21, we explored the serious impact and future prospects of the "2026 Oil Shock," which has begun to spread from oil and chemicals. (Nagaoka)
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[Special Report] War Inflation
Gasoline and daily necessities are soaring due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
Deciphering the negative impact on the global economy and the "exit strategy."
Iran War | The bleeding that war inflation forces upon Trump
Energy | Is the era of "cheap oil" ending?
Domestic Affairs | Even if they withstand the attacks, economic hardship erodes Iran
Analysis | The President's enemy is the global market
Lebanon Report | A battlefield where rescue workers are targeted
[Periscope]
LEBANON | The world tends to forget monitoring after a ceasefire agreement is reached
UNITED STATES | Structural reform of the ticket market has begun (maybe)
INDIA | India's secret weapon for border control is... crocodiles?
PERU | Keiko heads to a runoff in the Peruvian presidential election
[Commentary]
Diplomacy | The South Korean drone incident and the different dreams of the North and South -- Kan Kimura
Perspective | Why Japan's "downgrading of China" is a good move -- Yi-Zheng Lian
Assertion | The Japanese government's "foreigner harassment" is accelerating -- Régis Arnaud
Superpower Satire | Deciphering the reality of a "superpower" through caricatures
Chinese people's characteristic view of life and death -- Lajiao & Tougarashi
Economics Explained | Super commentary on economic news
The seriousness of increasing personal bankruptcies caused by poverty -- Keiichi Kaya
Help Wanted | Seeing America through life advice
I want to spend a milestone birthday alone
World Cinema Notes | Tatsuya Mori's personal film theory
The unpredictable cinematic experience "Siraat" is amazing -- Tatsuya Mori
[World Affairs]
HUNGARY | Orban is defeated, but Russia does not leave
ITALY | The bond between Meloni, who dismissed Trump's remarks, and the Pope
[Features]
Energy | The blind spot of Europe trying to return to nuclear power
Propaganda | The sin of the government turning war into memes
[Life/Style]
Movies | The hope lit by a cowardly hero and an alien duo
Space | To a friend hundreds of millions of light years away
Music | The "synonym of punk" who turned 50
Robot | AI police dogs are on 24-hour patrol
Health | Just 2-3 minutes of meditation changes the brain and mind
Travel | The hotel industry is also in the era of relying on AI
Environment | "Smart" foraging by wild birds spreads plastic waste
And more
★ Latest Issue Data
Newsweek Japan 2026/4/28 Issue "War Inflation"
Print Edition Price: 520 yen (tax included) | Digital Edition Price: 430 yen (tax included)
● Newsweek Japan Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@newsweek_japan
● Newsweek Japan Official Site
https://www.newsweekjapan.jp/magazine/
● Click here for a free preview on Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0GSGWK16T/
● Unlimited Reading of Back Issues with a Subscription!
Unlimited access to about 900 digital back issues covering 18 years from 2007 on your PC, smartphone, or tablet at any time.
https://bit.ly/49KVgGM
[From the Editor-in-Chief]
The negotiations between the US and Iran, along with the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, are constantly fluctuating. It remains unclear whether an agreement can be reached by the negotiation deadline on the 22nd. If the blockade of the strait continues, it is inevitable that shortages of oil and chemicals will lead to "war inflation." Even in Japan, price spikes have already begun to affect housing and chicken eggs, which were once called the "honor students of prices." Furthermore, gasoline prices are rising even in the US, which should have been capable of oil self-sufficiency thanks to the "shale gas revolution." In the special feature "War Inflation" in the issue released on April 21, we explored the serious impact and future prospects of the "2026 Oil Shock," which has begun to spread from oil and chemicals. (Nagaoka)
● Newsweek Japan Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@newsweek_japan
● Newsweek Japan Official Site
https://www.newsweekjapan.jp/magazine/
● Click here for a free preview on Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0GSGWK16T/
● Unlimited Reading of Back Issues with a Subscription!
Unlimited access to about 900 digital back issues covering 18 years from 2007 on your PC, smartphone, or tablet at any time.
https://bit.ly/49KVgGM
[Special Report] War Inflation
Gasoline and daily necessities are soaring due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
Deciphering the negative impact on the global economy and the "exit strategy."
Iran War | The bleeding that war inflation forces upon Trump
Energy | Is the era of "cheap oil" ending?
Domestic Affairs | Even if they withstand the attacks, economic hardship erodes Iran
Analysis | The President's enemy is the global market
Lebanon Report | A battlefield where rescue workers are targeted
[Periscope]
LEBANON | The world tends to forget monitoring after a ceasefire agreement is reached
UNITED STATES | Structural reform of the ticket market has begun (maybe)
INDIA | India's secret weapon for border control is... crocodiles?
PERU | Keiko heads to a runoff in the Peruvian presidential election
[Commentary]
Diplomacy | The South Korean drone incident and the different dreams of the North and South -- Kan Kimura
Perspective | Why Japan's "downgrading of China" is a good move -- Yi-Zheng Lian
Assertion | The Japanese government's "foreigner harassment" is accelerating -- Régis Arnaud
Superpower Satire | Deciphering the reality of a "superpower" through caricatures
Chinese people's characteristic view of life and death -- Lajiao & Tougarashi
Economics Explained | Super commentary on economic news
The seriousness of increasing personal bankruptcies caused by poverty -- Keiichi Kaya
Help Wanted | Seeing America through life advice
I want to spend a milestone birthday alone
World Cinema Notes | Tatsuya Mori's personal film theory
The unpredictable cinematic experience "Siraat" is amazing -- Tatsuya Mori
[World Affairs]
HUNGARY | Orban is defeated, but Russia does not leave
ITALY | The bond between Meloni, who dismissed Trump's remarks, and the Pope
[Features]
Energy | The blind spot of Europe trying to return to nuclear power
Propaganda | The sin of the government turning war into memes
[Life/Style]
Movies | The hope lit by a cowardly hero and an alien duo
Space | To a friend hundreds of millions of light years away
Music | The "synonym of punk" who turned 50
Robot | AI police dogs are on 24-hour patrol
Health | Just 2-3 minutes of meditation changes the brain and mind
Travel | The hotel industry is also in the era of relying on AI
Environment | "Smart" foraging by wild birds spreads plastic waste
And more
★ Latest Issue Data
Newsweek Japan 2026/4/28 Issue "War Inflation"
Print Edition Price: 520 yen (tax included) | Digital Edition Price: 430 yen (tax included)
● Newsweek Japan Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@newsweek_japan
● Newsweek Japan Official Site
https://www.newsweekjapan.jp/magazine/
● Click here for a free preview on Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0GSGWK16T/
● Unlimited Reading of Back Issues with a Subscription!
Unlimited access to about 900 digital back issues covering 18 years from 2007 on your PC, smartphone, or tablet at any time.
https://bit.ly/49KVgGM