The Persian Gulf is important for global oil and gas exports because many of the world’s largest petroleum reserves are located in the countries surrounding it. Since World War II the region has accounted for a significant share of global oil production and holds nearly three-fifths of the world’s estimated proven oil reserves and about one-third of its estimated proven natural gas reserves.
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