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Ormuz Strait: why the great return of oil is not enough to lower prices

In September, oil exports from the Gulf region reached levels almost similar to those before the start of the American-Israeli war against Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump promised a price drop as soon as the Iranian threat to the Strait of Ormuz would no longer have as much effect on oil flows. That's not what's going on.

2 Oct 2026, 17:52 UTC

World

Is the world preparing for the "post-oil era", and what will happen to the countries that depend on it?

Recent reports indicate that the world could gradually turn away from oil, which could put significant economic, political and social pressure on countries most dependent on its income. While Gulf states are preparing for this transition through diversification and investment, countries such as Algeria, Nigeria, Iraq and Libya face a major challenge: building economies that are less dependent on oil.

20 Sept 2026, 11:03 UTC