Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?
- Posted on April 16, 2026
- By The Hindu
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Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow stretch through which about one-fifth of global oil and large volumes of LNG pass daily, making it central to global energy flows and trade. Blockades or threats can sharply reduce shipping, push up energy prices, disrupt supply chains.
