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title: The Strait of Hormuz disruption goes far beyond oil:
description: "Excluding energy, Bahrain faces ~62% of its total trade disrupted.\n\nThe UAE is exposed at ~58%, and Qatar at ~46%.\n\nGulf ports have become military targets, with the Strait effectively shut, sending shipping rates soaring and halting air cargo for a week.\n\nSource: Global Markets Investor\n@GlobalMktObserv"
---

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# [The Strait of Hormuz disruption goes far beyond oil:](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/the-strait-of-hormuz-disruption-goes-far-beyond-oil)

 Written by [Charles-Henry Monchau, CFA, CMT, CAIA](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/author/charles-henry-monchau) | Mar 9, 2026, 3:45:16 PM

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