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Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman, Bab al-Mandeb and other passages are lifelines for energy exports, food imports, industrial production and global trade
Hormuz paralysing one of the world’s most important trade routes. Maritime traffic in the strait has ground to a halt amid Iranian threats against commercial shipping, disrupting about one-fifth of the global
Hormuz has given that vision a boost, serving as a reminder of the importance of a perch that can serve military and economic aims over a strategic waterway — in this case, the Strait of Malacca
Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for international trade. The impacts go beyond imports. Many households in Africa and Asia [depend on remittances](https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-puts-south-asias-gulf-remittances-at-risk/a-76513989) from relatives who work in the Gulf and send
trade in the Strait of Hormuz, along with attacks on regional energy infrastructure, has [reduced](/news/2026/4/28/oil-prices-rise-despite-irans-proposal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz) global oil production by 14.5 million barrels per day – equivalent to a 57 percent decline. ## Africa’s import
Strait of Hormuz caused by the US-Israel war on Iran. The vital shipping route normally carries about one-third of the world’s seaborne fertiliser trade, raising fears that rising fuel and fertiliser costs
global events which have had a significant impact on oil exports, sending the price of crude rocketing. The Strait of Hormuz - a vital artery through which about a fifth of oil and liquified natural
trade surplus - how much its exports exceed imports - at just over $50bn (£36.85bn), the lowest number in more than a year. The surge in the value of imports is likely
global battleground When Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa floated the idea last week of charging a toll for vessels passing through the Strait of Malacca – inspired by Iran’s moves in the Strait
import and export restrictions and to notify and consult each other on any disruptions with ramifications on the trade of energy and food related supplies. > > We call on other trading partners to join
Strait of Hormuz account, for example, for roughly one-quarter of global ammonia trade and more than a third of seaborne urea. Even the slightest perceived risk can drive up fertiliser prices, stall shipments
Strait of Hormuz. But could [Moscow](/news/2026/4/27/iran-foreign-minister-in-russia-for-putin-talks) really offer a lifeline for Iran’s beleaguered, war-torn economy, and would it even want to? We spoke to experts to find out. ## Increasing but modest bilateral
globally traded oil normally transits, “as a pressure point” in negotiations, calling it perhaps the “most important bargaining chip”. ## ‘Start dropping bombs again’ Mediators have been pushing for a second round of US-Iran peace
global trade depends. The agency, called the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, is "positioning itself as the only valid authority to grant permission to ships transiting the strait," Lloyd's reported in an online briefing Thursday
Hormuz effect? How US, China are ramping up tensions over the Panama Canal The Panama Canal has emerged as the latest maritime flashpoint, with the United States and China exchanging barbs in recent weeks over
Strait of Hormuz - May 5, 2026-1777975253](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/INTERACTIVE-IRGC-releases-map-of-control-over-Strait-of-Hormuz-May-5-2026-1777975253.png?quality=80) (Al Jazeera) ## Why pivot to Venezuela? Venezuela holds an estimated 303 billion barrels of proven crude reserves, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Despite
Strait of Hormuz and the corresponding naval blockade on Iranian ports by the United States, its oil has become increasingly attractive to refiners seeking to avoid supply shocks. Asian countries imported about 1.2 million barrels
Hormuz, a chokepoint through which approximately 20 percent of the world’s oil and LNG passes, it began demanding transit tolls from vessels navigating the strait. The fees, typically starting at $1 per barrel, were
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CNBC on Monday that the White House is “moving forward with this action”. Earlier this year, the US Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump could not impose his global
strait of Hormuz, and has vowed to retaliate against the threat of US tariffs. Meanwhile, the US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, accused China on Tuesday of being an “unreliable global partner” for stockpiling oil. China