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IMO and 40-nation coalition prepare bid to reopen Hormuz

May 14, 2026·AGBI

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GCC CONTEXT

The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly one-third of globally traded seaborne oil, with the majority destined for or transiting through GCC refineries and export terminals, making maritime security and freedom of navigation integral to regional hydrocarbon trade flows and fiscal stability. Historical closures or disruptions to the strait—whether through conflict, blockade, or technical incident—have triggered immediate volatility in crude benchmarks (Brent and WTI) and regional asset classes, while also pressuring shipping costs and insurance premiums that affect the cost structure of Gulf energy exports. Multilateral diplomatic and coalition efforts to secure the waterway reflect the strategic dependency of GCC economies on unimpeded passage and the geopolitical weight the region carries in

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