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Global oil markets pivot away from Strait of Hormuz amid conflict

Global oil markets are rapidly developing alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route now under threat. Despite U.S. efforts to secure an alternate passage, commercial vessels, including those from India and Japan, are avoiding the strait due to ongoing conflict. Major oil-producing nations like Saudi Arabia and the UAE are expanding pipeline capacity, with new projects and rebuilt pipelines aiming to significantly reduce reliance on Hormuz within a few years. AI

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Global oil markets pivot away from Strait of Hormuz amid conflict

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Ma ·

    The world is looking ahead toward a post-Iran oil market that offsets most Hormuz volumes in a few years as ships reject a U.S.-backed alternate route

    Goldman Sachs estimated that enough Mideast pipeline capacity could be added to insulate 75% of the pre-war Gulf exports by the end of 2028.