Local Builder Doesn't Know Much About Iran But He's Now Facing Some 'Unexpected Supply Issues' Hehe

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As the global economy shifts suddenly with every tweet fired off by US President Donald Trump, Australia is just as vulnerable as the rest of the world when it comes to the oil crisis.

Overnight, the President has vowed to bomb Tehran's major infrastructure if his enemies do not re-open the Strait Of Hormuz, while criticising Australia and other allies over their lack of help in achieving his seemingly unclear objectives in Iran.

This has caused political shockwaves across Australian politics, as the right-wing populists like Pauline Hanson and the National Party - who once modelled themselves off Trump's MAGA movement - are now gently distancing their parties from this erratic and reckless 79-year-old leader of the free world.

Even Australia's most dedicated Sky News viewers are beginning to question the genius of President Trump, as the economic pain begins to be felt in almost every industry.

That is, everyone except residential builders, who are now gleefully re-quoting jobs because 'of all this stuff going on'.

One cost that actually is justified is the price of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic - which has risen by more than 30 per cent as the war in the Middle East rages on.

This, however, doesn't explain why Betoota Heights builder Kyal Blackburn (55) is now doubling the price for kitchen fittings and brickwork.

Despite the fact that all of these materials are currently sitting onsite at his current job, Kyal says there's been some 'unexpected disruptions' caused by 'all this Iran business'.

While not well known for his grasp on geopolitics, Kyal knows enough about the global supply chain to know when he needs to get in front of a crisis like this - and that's just what he and thousands of other Australian builders are doing.

As leans against his Ford Raptor, this agile and flexible construction professional doesn't beat around the bush with his clients.

"Yeah. It's unfortunate but with the Straight Of Hommus closed, it's really out of my hands" he tells a young family who have spent their life savings on what is currently a concrete slab with timber frames.

His gold Rolex sparkles in the April sunlight.

"See how we go hey"