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From India Increases Gulf Crude Imports Via Oman Using Fujairah

How could India's increased use of the Fujairah bypass route affect the Strait of Hormuz?

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Increased use of Fujairah bypass may reduce operational reliance on Strait of Hormuz India has significantly increased its Gulf crude oil imports in September, pivoting away from Russian sources. This strategy utilizes Fujairah as a land bypass route, alongside other channels, to meet demand. The reports indicate that this bypass, along with other routes, helped Gulf oil imports to India almost catch up to pre-war levels. This alternative flow path suggests a reduced operational necessity for oil to transit the Strait of Hormuz, which is a critical chokepoint in global trade.

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The facts so far

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  • Gulf crude oil imports to India increased from 1.2 million barrels a day to 2.4 million barrels per day in September.thehindu.com
  • Gulf oil exports rebounded to 80% to 100% of pre-war levels.thehindu.com
  • Flows across the Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea through Bab el-Mandeb, Red Sea through Suez Canal, as well as the land bypass of Strait of Hormuz to Fujairah helped to almost catch up to pre-war levels.thehindu.com

Why it matters

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, handling a significant portion of global oil trade. Any reduction in reliance on this route, even a mild one, contributes to the overall stability of global energy supply chains and reduces the geopolitical leverage associated with the chokepoint.

This shift reflects a broader structural change in global trade, where shipping routes are increasingly viewed as instruments of leverage and risk. Other nations are also deploying similar strategies, buying large parcels of oil from diverse countries as per availability, suggesting a global trend toward supply diversification.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the increased use of the Fujairah bypass route be sustained if Gulf oil disruptions intensify in October?
  • How will the overall rebound in Gulf oil exports affect the long-term operational volume through the Strait of Hormuz?

What would change this answer

Ship attacks intensify across the Strait of HormuzThe need for alternative routes like the Fujairah bypass would increase, making the reduction in reliance on Hormuz more certain and stronger.
Global crude oil demand drops significantlyThe overall volume of oil flowing through all routes, including the Fujairah bypass, would decrease, causing the effect to fade.

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