oil route; sea lane for oil transport
Wasei-eigo term referring specifically to maritime routes used for transporting crude oil or petroleum products.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from oil road
The oil route from the Middle East to Japan passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
Securing the safety of oil routes is an international issue.
Variant with interpunct; less common in running text.
Wasei-eigo from English 'oil' + 'road', referring to maritime oil transport routes.