# Gulf states scramble for an alternative to Strait of Hormuz

https://mins.news/en/item/20238

- DW, 2026-08-12 13:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/gulf-states-scramble-for-an-alternative-to-strait-of-hormuz/a-78336679?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Saudi Arabia has rerouted its oil exports away from the Strait of Hormuz. Most Gulf producers, however, still do not have a dependable alternative. The waterway remains the world’s most important energy chokepoint. Gulf states are therefore scrambling to identify another route for moving their exports.

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