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There is more that goes through Hormuz than just oil- like fertilizer for example. Just been able to charge a fee for crossing the Hormuz is a strategic goal for Iran. This is an outcome of the war. Previously Iran did not know how weak US is - but now they figured out.

It would be interesting to see if this war will be a net negative for Israel. If Iran emerges with more financial resources out of the war you can bet they will fund Hamas and Hezbollah more than before the war.

Fertilizer exports are a problem but trucks are keeping it moving at a somewhat higher cost.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/fertiliser-stuck-i...

I was wondering what the solution to this was.

From a distance, a railroad here would be great. Pay Ukraine to keep the drones away from it. I've been to the region, I understand that a sandy desert is a tough place to keep a rail line open though.

Millions of tons of chemicals, fertilizer, and metals used to pass through the strait, not just oil.

> The moment the world stops relying on oil,

This isn't happening anytime soon.