As of April 2026, with the Strait of Hormuz effectively blocked due to the Iran conflict, cocoa prices have been edging higher for exactly these reasons - nat gas and fuel. So while no chocolate physically passes through the Strait, its closure still ripples through the entire confectionery supply chain.
As of a few minutes ago, President Trump announced that the Strait is back open for business.
This is the shortest PANIC in the entire PANIC HISTORY of the Enemy Media, LOL!