MUSCAT : Speaking during a media briefing organised by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, His Excellency Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi said export operations through the strategic waterway continued largely as normal despite regional tensions and security concerns linked to recent incidents in the area.
“Export operations were not affected by the events in the Strait of Hormuz and only stopped for a few simple hours, most of which were due to weather conditions,” the minister said.
He added that export activity following the latest incident has continued in line with the production capacities of operating companies, indicating that Oman’s energy sector remains stable and capable of maintaining supply commitments.
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The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transit routes, handles a significant portion of global crude exports from Gulf producers, including Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.
Regional shipping and energy markets have remained on alert in recent months amid heightened geopolitical tensions and concerns over maritime security in Gulf waters.
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