https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-ship-traffic-via-strait-of-hormuz-hovers-below-10-day-average-data-showsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-ship-traffic-via-strait-of-hormuz-hovers-below-10-day-average-data-showshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-ship-traffic-via-strait-of-hormuz-hovers-below-10-day-average-data-shows#u51066Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:15:18 +0000Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen below its 10-day average, with only seven commercial vessels crossing on Thursday, according to data from Belgium-based maritime tracking company Kpler. This comes amid continuing tensions between Iran and the United States. Oil flows through the Strait are recovering, but vessel traffic remains volatile.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil flows, carrying about 80 percent of the world's trade. Analysts suggest Iran's strategic leverage over the chokehold is eroding as global oil flows persist. T https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-ship-traffic-via-strait-of-hormuz-hovers-below-10-day-average-data-showshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-ship-traffic-via-strait-of-hormuz-hovers-below-10-day-average-data-shows#u49623Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:56 +0000Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is currently hovering below its 10-day average. While the U.S. government asserts that oil continues to flow through the waterway, independent trackers have been unable to verify these claims. Analysts suggest Iran's strategic leverage over the chokehold is eroding as global oil flows persist, though some perspectives argue for allowing Iran to maintain control. This discrepancy between official U.S. statements and tracking data creates uncertainty regarding the actual volume of energy transit.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical globa