Unpredictable energy costs destabilizing business budgets during geopolitical crises

Businesses and consumers face volatile energy prices that spike unpredictably during geopolitical tensions (US-Iran conflicts, supply disruptions), making it impossible to forecast operating costs or plan budgets. Current hedging solutions are expensive, complex, and inaccessible to small-to-medium businesses. Companies lack affordable tools to lock in energy prices or protect margins when global events trigger sudden price surges.