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Core Viewpoint - The shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most severe oil supply interruptions in modern history, with approximately 16 million barrels of oil products unable to be transported daily due to the blockade [1]. Group 1: Shipping Disruption - The Strait of Hormuz has been nearly stagnant for seven consecutive days, with only one Iran-associated bulk carrier passing through in the last day, and no oil or gas tankers have crossed [1]. - The current situation is causing significant challenges for oil supply, with daily shipments of around 16 million barrels of various oil products being affected [1]. Group 2: Alternative Shipping Routes - There are two alternative routes for Middle Eastern oil exports: the East-West Pipeline through Saudi Arabia and the Habshan Pipeline in the UAE, which can potentially transport 7 to 8 million barrels of oil daily, covering half of the supply disruption from the Strait of Hormuz [2][3]. - The East-West Pipeline has reached a historical high in crude oil transport, with a maximum capacity of 7 million barrels per day, and is currently operating at high load [3]. Group 3: Loading Capacity and Limitations - The East-West Pipeline can provide an additional 5 million barrels of crude oil to the international market, with loading facilities at Yanbu and Muajjiz capable of exceeding 20 million barrels per day if fully operational [4]. - However, the actual net diversion of oil through the pipeline has been significantly lower, with only 900,000 barrels per day being redirected, far below the theoretical capacity of 3.6 million barrels per day [5]. Group 4: Impact on Asian Markets - If the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, countries like South Korea, Thailand, and India may face the most significant impacts, while Japan may stabilize in the short term due to its substantial oil reserves [6].