India's Alternative Route: The Costly Cape of Good Hope Detour if Hormuz is Blocked
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Hormuz Crisis: India's Costly Cape of Good Hope Detour for Oil Supply
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Moneycontrol•03-03-2026, 18:32
Hormuz Crisis: India's Costly Cape of Good Hope Detour for Oil Supply
•The Strait of Hormuz faces severe disruption due to US-Israel strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliation, impacting global shipping.
•Hormuz is critical, handling 20% of world oil, global LNG, and a large share of fertilizer and LPG trade.
•India's Plan B involves sourcing oil from Atlantic suppliers (US, Brazil, Guyana, West Africa) and routing via the Cape of Good Hope.
•This detour adds 6,000-10,000 nautical miles and 2-4 weeks, significantly increasing freight costs by hundreds of thousands to millions per cargo.
•The primary financial risk is a global oil price hike, potentially costing India tens of billions annually, far exceeding freight and insurance increases.
