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Crude oil exports via Hormuz at 33.7 million barrels this week, data shows

Crude oil exports passing through the Strait of Hormuz reached 33.7 million barrels during the week starting September 20, based on preliminary ship-tracking data. The export volume involved 19 tankers, with 17 classified as very large crude carriers. Meanwhile, tanker transits through the critical waterway have dropped significantly. A United States official reported that roughly 60 ships moved through the strait on Wednesday. The ongoing crisis and an Iran blockade have disrupted maritime pathways, prompting CENTCOM to confirm that 122 vessels have been rerouted.

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  • ✓ Crude oil flows out of the Strait of Hormuz reached 33.7 million barrels in the week starting September 20.
  • ✓ The export traffic comprised 19 tankers, including 17 very large crude carriers.
  • ✓ Brent was down $1.34 at $105.26 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate was lower by $1.83 at $92.78 a barrel.
  • ✓ Some 60 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, according to a US official.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 10 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Preliminary data revealed that Hormuz crude exports totaled 33.7 million barrels for the week while tanker transits crashed to single digits.

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  1. Hormuz Oil Exports Hit 33.7M Barrels Amid Blockade

    Crude oil exports passing through the Strait of Hormuz reached 33.7 million barrels during the week starting September 20, based on preliminary ship-tracking data. The export volume involved 19 tankers, with 17 classified as very large crude carriers. Meanwhile, tanker transits through the critical waterway have dropped significantly. A United States official reported that roughly 60 ships moved through the strait on Wednesday. The ongoing crisis and an Iran blockade have disrupted maritime pathways, prompting CENTCOM to confirm that 122 vessels have been rerouted.

    Why it matters

    The Strait of Hormuz serves as a vital artery for global energy markets, making disruptions there an immediate driver of international price volatility. Amid the blockade and falling traffic figures, international benchmark oil prices retreated as traders weighed regional tensions against diplomatic efforts. Brent crude fell $1.34 to $105.26 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate dropped $1.83 to $92.78 a barrel as the United States and Iran explored paths out of the conflict.

    What is confirmed

    • Crude oil flows out of the Strait of Hormuz reached 33.7 million barrels in the week starting September 20.
    • The export traffic comprised 19 tankers, including 17 very large crude carriers.
    • Brent was down $1.34 at $105.26 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate was lower by $1.83 at $92.78 a barrel.
    • Some 60 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, according to a US official.
    • CENTCOM reported that 122 vessels were rerouted amid an Iran blockade.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Houthi attacks targeted Saudi Arabia while oil prices slid due to US-Iran truce hopes.

    What to watch next

    • Further updates on ship transit numbers through the Strait of Hormuz
    • Developments in diplomatic talks between the US and Iran regarding the conflict
    • Official casualty or damage reports stemming from regional attacks
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. Reuters — Crude oil exports via Hormuz at 33.7 million barrels this week, data shows
    2. Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com — Hormuz Tanker Transits Crash to Single Digits as Crisis Deepens
    3. The Times of Israel — Some 60 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, US official says
    4. Latest news from Azerbaijan — CENTCOM: 122 vessels rerouted amid Iran blockade
    5. IndexBox — Hormuz Traffic Falls Sharply as Middle East Risks Persist
    6. bbc.bm — Oil slides as US-Iran truce hopes outweigh Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia | Bermuda News, TV & Radio | Be....
    7. www.devdiscourse.com — Crude oil exports via Hormuz at 33.7 million barrels this ...
    8. www.zawya.com — Crude oil exports via Hormuz at 33.7mln barrels this week ...
    9. www.assafinaonline.com — Crude Oil Exports via Hormuz Reach 33.7 Million Barrels This ...
    10. www.hindustantimes.com — Oil prices slide about 2% as US, Iran explore path out of war
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