Strait of Hormuz – what’s at stake?

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East spotlight the Strait of Hormuz—a vital chokepoint for over a third of global seaborne crude and 20% of LNG exports—where any disruption could trigger severe global energy and food supply shocks. With the Middle East Gulf's heavy reliance on this route for both outbound energy and inbound agricultural imports, stability here remains essential for global market balance and regional food security.