Strait of Hormuz Blocked: Key Oil Routes via Saudi Arabia, UAE & Turkey Explained
With the Strait of Hormuz under strain, global oil flows face a serious test. Alternatives like Saudi’s East-West pipeline to the Red Sea, the UAE’s Fujairah route to the Gulf of Oman, and Iraq’s link to the Mediterranean via Turkey are gaining focus. Ports like Chabahar and Oman hubs offer relief, but none match Hormuz capacity. Can these routes prevent a global oil shock? Here’s the full breakdown of the evolving energy map.
