https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hormuz-oil-shipments-hit-six-month-high-us-commander-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hormuz-oil-shipments-hit-six-month-high-us-commander-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hormuz-oil-shipments-hit-six-month-high-us-commander-says#u79894Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:45:10 +0000Hormuz oil shipments reached a six-month high as CENTCOM reported one billion barrels of oil moved through the strait, even as separate tracking data indicates traffic remains below the ten-day average. Oil prices rose slightly ahead of potential US-Iran talks on September 22. Meanwhile, Washington is working with GCC states, shippers, and insurers to push volumes higher through the waterway. Two ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz amid an ongoing conflict that began with US and Israeli strikes in February.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz serves as a vital artery for global energy ma