The escalating confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran poses significant risks to Africa’s energy security through potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime corridor through which more than a fifth of global oil consumption and substantial liquefied natural gas flows daily. Even without physical blockade, the threat of disruption elevates oil prices, freight costs, and insurance premiums, with African consumers bearing the immediate impact through higher fuel prices. Many African countries, including hydrocarbon producers, remain dependent on imported refined products, making their currencies and economies sensitive to external shocks. When crude benchmarks rise, the effects compound through exchange rate depreciation, inflation, and fiscal strain. The situation emphasizes the importance of supply chain risk assessment and the strategic value of investments in energy infrastructure and diversification.