Is Hormuz open? Trump's toll threat intensifies rush to bypass the Strait altogether

Gulf crude producers are shifting to alternative shipping routes as disruptions highlight the risks of relying on the Strait of Hormuz. The move is aimed at maintaining oil flow continuity, but it also signals persistent regional logistics/geopolitical risk that can feed into shipping costs and crude differentials.

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Gulf crude producers are shifting to alternative shipping routes as disruptions highlight the risks of relying on the Strait of Hormuz. The move is aimed at maintaining oil flow continuity, but it also signals persistent regional logistics/geopolitical risk that can feed into shipping costs and crude differentials.