The energy sector is at a crossroads. Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz to oil tanker traffic since the end of February. As a result, the world has lost over 500 million barrels of supply, which it's currently taking out of inventory. With peace talks between the U.S. and Iran going nowhere these days, the Strait is unlikely to return to normal anytime soon. Here's a look at the likely next move in the energy sector and what it means for investors heading into this summer.

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