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Hormuz chokehold fails as oil markets look beyond
Published 17 July 2026 ยท world
Synopsis The Iran-Israel conflict briefly raised fears that disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of global oil and gas passes, would
Synopsis The Iran-Israel conflict briefly raised fears that disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of global oil and gas passes, would trigger a sharp energy crisis. Instead, oil markets remained resilient due to ample global supplies, coordinated releases of oil reserves, limited buying by China, and increased use of alternative export pipelines.
Published: July 17, 2026 โข 1:43 PM IST ยท Updated: July 17, 2026 โข 6:37 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis The Iran-Israel conflict briefly raised fears that disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of global oil and gas passes, would trigger a sharp energy crisis.
Instead, oil markets remained resilient due to ample global supplies, coordinated releases of oil reserves, limited buying by China, and increased use of alternative export pipelines.