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The strait carries just over 20m barrels of oil a day, making it the busiest oil route after the strait of Malacca between Malaysia and Indonesia.
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Strait of Hormuz carries over 20m barrels of oil a day
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{
    "location": "Strait of Hormuz",
    "comparison": "Strait of Malacca"
}
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Statistical Energy
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Created
April 24, 2026 at 4:47 AM (5 months ago)
Last Updated
April 24, 2026 at 4:47 AM (5 months ago)

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Screenshot of https://theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/11/how-iran-has-used-the-strait-of-hormuz-to-throttle-oil-and-gas-a-visual-guide
How Iran Has Used the Strait of Hormuz to Throttle Oil and Gas: A Visual Guide
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https://theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/11/how-iran-has-used-the-strait-of-hormuz-to-throttle-oil-and-gas-a-visual-guide

Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global oil and gas flows amid US-Israeli tensions.

Iran Strait of Hormuz Oil Gas US-Israel Conflict Middle East
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Screenshot of https://wsj.com/opinion/strait-of-hormuz-battle-oil-tankers-central-command-trump-administration-f06d0abc
Did you notice the sudden media realization that the oil export pressure is now working against Iran?
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https://wsj.com/opinion/strait-of-hormuz-battle-oil-tankers-central-command-trump-administration-f06d0abc

New reports confirm that the Trump Administration's oil export pressure is effectively working against Iran, with Adm. Brad Cooper and U.S. Central Command turning the tide in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's oil exports are blocked, while global oil flows increase, reducing pressure on the West.

Iran Oil Exports Strait of Hormuz US Sanctions Trump Administration Geopolitics Energy Policy

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