Beyond Oil: The Other Strategic Commodities Choking at Hormuz
Engrais, aluminium, hélium… Ces autres matières premières qui transitent par le détroit d’Ormuz
Summary
The war in the Middle East has put a global spotlight on the Strait of Hormuz as a critical energy chokepoint, but the disruption extends far beyond oil and gas. Strategic commodities including fertilisers, aluminium and helium also flow through the strait, making any blockade a potential trigger for wide-ranging industrial and economic instability. The scale of dependence on this narrow waterway underscores just how catastrophic a prolonged closure could be for the global economy.
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