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Sea route near Oman is expanding to facilitate more traffic through Strait of Hormuz, US Navy says

June 27, 2026·The Economic TimesEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for global energy trade, with roughly one-third of seaborne petroleum passing through its narrow waters—a structural reality that makes any expansion of maritime infrastructure or traffic-management capacity relevant to GCC energy export volumes and regional shipping logistics. Historically, geopolitical tensions affecting transit security through the strait have triggered volatility in regional equity markets and hydrocarbon pricing, particularly for Saudi, Kuwaiti, and Emirati exporters whose revenues are tied to unimpeded access to global markets. Enhanced shipping capacity near Omani waters reflects broader efforts to address congestion and reduce transit risk, which carries implications for the cost structure and predictability of reg

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