Hormuz Bypass Race Reshapes Middle East Tanker Demand

July 31, 2026

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Middle East exporters adapt to ongoing conflict, with access to routes bypassing the Strait of Hormuz proving decisive. Gulf states lead but face limits, while Iraq remains politically exposed. Expanding alternative export routes will shape future tanker demand.

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