NYT
Gulf Oil Giants Are Spending Billions to Build Ways Around Strait of Hormuz
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Gulf oil producers are investing in infrastructure projects designed to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz for export routes. These initiatives follow regional tensions and disruptions to shipping through the strait, which handles a significant portion of global oil exports. The investments include pipeline expansions and port facilities that enable shipments to bypass the waterway.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/business/iran-war-hormuz-oil.html
