G7 leaders discussed potential alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz following statements from President Trump regarding its opening. However, according to Maisoon H Kafafy of the Atlantic Council, historical precedents suggest building alternative routes is unlikely to be economically feasible. Previous disruptions to oil supply did not trigger investment in bypass infrastructure due to prohibitive upfront costs and questionable commercial viability. Kafafy suggests the economics of such projects are often too substantial to justify the investment. The discussion at the Evian-les-Bains summit focused on identifying these alternative routes, but faces significant practical challenges. Experts question whether bypassing the Strait is a realistic solution given past experiences.