https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/goldman-says-hormuz-oil-flows-at-two-thirds-of-pre-war-levelsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/goldman-says-hormuz-oil-flows-at-two-thirds-of-pre-war-levelshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/goldman-says-hormuz-oil-flows-at-two-thirds-of-pre-war-levels#u55208Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:52:06 +0000Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have rebounded to two-thirds of pre-war levels amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran. The US has conducted strikes on Iranian launchers near the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran has fired missiles at a US base in Jordan. Despite the increase in oil flows, significant disruptions persist, with 400 ships and 6,000 seafarers still unable to leave the Persian Gulf.Why it mattersThe situation in the Strait of Hormuz is critical due to its importance as a major oil shipping route. Tensions between the US and Iran have been rising, with both sides engagin https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/goldman-says-hormuz-oil-flows-at-two-thirds-of-pre-war-levelshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/goldman-says-hormuz-oil-flows-at-two-thirds-of-pre-war-levels#u53187Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:40:54 +0000Oil exports from the Gulf have recovered to more than 60% of their pre-war levels, according to Goldman Sachs. While the White House and some reports claim oil is pouring through the Strait of Hormuz and that the U.S. holds the upper hand, other data shows shipping traffic fluctuates and remains inconsistent. The International Maritime Organization reports that 400 ships and 6,000 seafarers are still unable to leave the Persian Gulf, indicating that while flow is increasing, significant disruptions persist.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokehold for oil transport. Con