The release of strategic oil reserves by major countries may help stabilize global energy markets temporarily, but experts say it cannot fully solve the disruption caused in the Strait of Hormuz.
Energy analysts explain that while emergency oil supplies from national reserves can reduce short-term pressure on prices, they cannot replace the massive volume of crude oil that normally passes through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes for energy.
The disruption comes amid escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, which has increased security risks for tankers and commercial vessels moving through the region.
Experts warn that if instability in the Strait of Hormuz continues, it could lead to higher oil prices, supply shortages, and wider economic impacts across global markets.