One strait, global impact: Why is Strait of Hormuz so critical to the world?

Sitting between Iran and Oman, funnelling a huge share of world's oil, gas, jet fuel and fertiliser shipments, any disruption here quickly ripples through global markets, energy prices and supply chains.

Localisation: Muscat, Oman, Global
Source: TRT World
Categorie: economy
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:40:35 GMT