Political instability in Syria and ongoing changes in the region could radically affect oil and gas transportation routes to Turkey and Europe. Analysts point out that Ankara could become the main beneficiary of the current situation by building a direct energy supply route through Syrian territory. This will reduce transportation costs and reduce dependence on alternative, longer and more expensive routes.

Syria, while not a major player in oil and gas production, has a strategic geographic location that makes it a key transit point for raw materials. Turkey has already begun investing heavily in pipeline projects that bypass unstable areas, but control of the Syrian route could provide Ankara with additional economic benefits.

Experts note that the changing political situation in Syria coincides with important energy events, including the potential end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine in 2025. This scenario strengthens Turkey's role as a key energy hub, especially given plans for a new gas trading hub in Istanbul, developed jointly with Russia.

Among the benefits for Turkey is the opportunity not only to reduce transportation costs but also to strengthen its geopolitical role in the region. A direct route through Syria could reduce Europe’s dependence on traditional supply routes, including Ukraine, and give Ankara leverage over the energy market.