Is Traffic Through Strait Of Hormuz Back To Normal?
· World · Hindustan Times, The Economist
President Donald Trump and J.D. Vance claim oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has returned to normal levels, with 18 million barrels per day passing through the waterway. way official Mohsen Rezaei dismissed these claims as a lie, asserting that Iran has effectively lost control of the strait. Data from tracking firm Kpler shows volumes actually dropped to 7.2 million barrels per day, which is significantly below pre-war averages. Many tankers are reportedly crossing with transponders turned off to avoid targeting, making it difficult to verify the exact scale of several activity.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy artery, and any disruption or perceived instability can immediately spike global oil prices, which have recently surged above $100 per barrel.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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