The IEA’s director-general suggests it will take “months and months” for oil and gas deliveries through the strait to fully recover from the current disruption. Reporting on March 20, 2026, at 14:56, Gazeta Express detailed this assessment by IEA Executive, Fatih Birol. He identifies the reopening of the strait as the “most crucial single solution” to the unfolding energy crisis.
Even with the strait’s passage restored, Birol cautions that “damage to energy infrastructure” is anticipated, potentially limiting flows compared to the situation before the conflict. BBC reports, as relayed by Gazeta Express, support this view. He firmly believes it will necessitate “months and months” for energy operations to achieve their prior levels.
This situation carries significant consequences for economies, especially those of developing and upper-middle income nations heavily reliant on energy supplies. The prolonged disruption through the strait underscores the vulnerability of global energy markets and the need for sustained efforts to restore stability. The timeframe for recovery highlights the considerable challenges ahead.
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The International Energy Agency estimates that it will require “months and months” for the supply of oil and gas originating from the Strait to normalize after the disruption.