Q8 · UPPSC current affairs · 27 September 2026 · News · Strait of Hormuz and Global Energy Chokepoints

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Why is the Strait of Hormuz considered one of the most critical global energy chokepoints?

A It is regulated strictly under Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003, for domestic peak power demand.
B It serves as the exclusive manufacturing site for port-based e-methanol production facilities in India.
C It is the primary domestic riverine corridor used for inland cooperative retail distribution in Kerala.
D A vast percentage of internationally traded liquefied natural gas and crude oil passes through its narrow waters.

Correct answer: (d) A vast percentage of internationally traded liquefied natural gas and crude oil passes through its narrow waters.

Explanation

Option D is correct because the Strait of Hormuz is a crucial global maritime passage through which a major share of the world's petroleum and LNG passes, making any disruption a threat to global energy security. Options A, C, and D describe domestic cooperative networks, industrial green fuel plants, and power sector laws respectively.

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