Strait of Hormuz Oil Supply: Why It’s the World’s Most Vital Chokepoint
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is the linchpin of global oil supply. Roughly 20% of the world’s petroleum liquids pass through this 21-mile-wide channel daily, making it the most strategically vital shipping lane for crude oil and natural gas. Disruptions here send shockwaves through…
