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Oil Supply Chokepoints
Visual Capitalist's map drew 30.6K views on X: 1.3x its typical post and #34 of 133 Visual Capitalist charts we track by views. Read Oct 10, 2026.
Mapped: The World’s Oil Chokepoints 🌍
Why it spread
It spread because an independent author posted a hot topic that week, a map of global oil chokepoints, which earned 556 likes, 170 reposts, 11 quotes, 156 saves, and 30,635 views.
What worked
- The chart type is a map, which naturally fits the geographic topic of global oil supply chokepoints and their trade volumes.
- The post has high self labelling and a visible source line, making it easy to trust and share.
- The topic was a hot topic that week, and the author is independent, which likely boosted organic reach.
What to borrow
We could use a map to show our own geographic data when the story is about places and flows, and we could pair it with a clear source line and strong self labelling.
Careful
Do not over-read the quote rate, which is below average, or assume the account is typical, since no typical likes or normal multiplier is given.
Written by our analysis model from the measured numbers above, not by Visual Capitalist.
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Your numbers, in this table chart.
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How far did Visual Capitalist's "Oil Supply Chokepoints" chart travel?
30,635 views, 556 likes, 170 reposts and 156 saves on X, read Oct 10, 2026. A normal post from @VisualCap gets about 23.1K views.
What kind of chart is it?
A map. Map shows global oil supply chokepoints and their trade volumes.
Can I use Visual Capitalist's chart?
Use the format, not the picture. The chart, logo and design belong to Visual Capitalist. ViralChart redraws the chart type with your numbers and words, and credits the original publisher.