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Global oil routes
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow but crucial waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the open ocean. A significant portion of the world's oil supply passes through it daily. Any disruption or threat to this passage, like the current tensions, can send ripples through global energy markets and impact prices worldwide.
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