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Kuwait Reduces Oil Refinery Output as Strait of Hormuz Blocked

The temporary halt in Kuwait’s refinery operations follows the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route for global energy exports.

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  • Strait of Hormuz: A vital shipping lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, through which a large portion of the world’s oil supply passes.
  • Oil Refinery: An industrial facility where crude oil is processed and converted into usable petroleum products like gasoline and diesel.