Asian economies, especially China and India, face a tough task in reshuffling oil import flows as Middle East tensions threaten market stability. The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil chokepoint, has become a focal point of concern. This narrow waterway connects Persian Gulf oil producers to world markets. About 21 million barrels of oil pass […]
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