The Baltic Bottleneck in Worldwide Oil Transport
The Vulnerability of Global Oil Routes
One key takeaway from the conflict involving Iran is how easily oil tanker traffic can be disrupted in critical waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz. Even the possibility of an attack can halt operations, a reality that surely resonates with Ukrainians enduring years of conflict with Russian forces.
Nearly half of Russia’s exported oil travels by sea from Baltic ports, passing through the Danish Straits—a passage significantly narrower than the Strait of Hormuz and, as a result, more susceptible to closure. Ultimately, the responsibility for managing this risk falls to the European Union, highlighting the political complexities involved.
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