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Markets, not politicians, will decide oil and gas flows once Hormuz reopens, analyst says

Published 17 June 2026 ยท finance

Leaders of the G7 countries said they will reduce their dependency on the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement released, they said they will diversify

Leaders of the G7 countries said they will reduce their dependency on the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement released, they said they will diversify energy supply routes to reduce global reliance on the strait.

The leaders also said they will commit to increase energy stocks. Roughly 20% of the global oil consumption and liquified natural gas passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

Maximilian Hess is a fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute. He says the statement released by the G7 leaders is an appeal to Trump.

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