Strait of Hormuz Explained: Why This Narrow Route Controls Oil Prices

Strait of Hormuz Explained: Why This Narrow Route Controls Oil Prices

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow sea passage between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. It is the main export route for oil and gas from major Gulf producers including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, Bahrain and Iran. That is why … Read more