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Oil market players accelerate bypass of Strait of Hormuz amid geopolitical risks

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Global energy players are accelerating efforts to bypass the Strait of Hormuz due to geopolitical instability, particularly following the recent U.S.-Iran conflict. Despite a ceasefire, President Trump's proposal to reinstate a blockade and charge tolls has further incentivized the industry to reduce its reliance on this critical chokepoint. Analysts estimate that new pipeline and export infrastructure projects could insulate over 60% of Persian Gulf producers' exports from future disruptions by 2028, though a significant volume of oil and natural gas will remain exposed. AI

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Emily Peck ·

    The push to bypass the Strait of Hormuz

    <div>Data: Global Energy Monitor, Axios research; Map: Danielle Alberti/Axios</div><p>The oil market's top players aren't waiting around to see <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/13/trump-iran-blockade-strait-hormuz" target="_blank">who winds up with control</a> over the Stra…

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