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Hormuz transits at lowest in over two months after attacks, data shows

Vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to their lowest level in more than two months following an escalation of attacks on tankers in the waterway. Shipping data indicates that only seven vessels recently passed through the key route. Crude oil crossings fell by 27 percent from the previous week down to 10.1 million barrels per day. Brent crude prices held above $100 as the deadlock persisted and Standard Chartered reported that oil flow in the vital passage is not back to normal.

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  • ✓ Transits through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to the lowest level in over two months, with only seven vessels passing through recently.
  • ✓ Crude oil crossings fell by 27 percent from the previous week, reaching 10.1 million barrels per day.
  • ✓ Exports from the Gulf of Oman and the Red Sea rose significantly to compensate for reduced supply through Hormuz.
  • ✓ Standard Chartered reported that oil flow in Hormuz is not back to normal.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 21 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Shipping data reveals that vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to a two-month low following a surge in attacks on oil tankers.

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  1. Hormuz Tanker Transits Hit Two-Month Low After Attacks

    Vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to their lowest level in more than two months following an escalation of attacks on tankers in the waterway. Shipping data indicates that only seven vessels recently passed through the key route. Crude oil crossings fell by 27 percent from the previous week down to 10.1 million barrels per day. Brent crude prices held above $100 as the deadlock persisted and Standard Chartered reported that oil flow in the vital passage is not back to normal.

    Why it matters

    The Strait of Hormuz represents a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies, connecting Persian Gulf producers to international markets. Recent security disruptions have forced energy companies to alter trade routes, leading to increased export volumes from the Gulf of Oman and the Red Sea to offset the regional supply blockages.

    What is confirmed

    • Transits through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to the lowest level in over two months, with only seven vessels passing through recently.
    • Crude oil crossings fell by 27 percent from the previous week, reaching 10.1 million barrels per day.
    • Exports from the Gulf of Oman and the Red Sea rose significantly to compensate for reduced supply through Hormuz.
    • Standard Chartered reported that oil flow in Hormuz is not back to normal.

    Still unconfirmed

    • More emergency oil releases are planned as the deadlock over the Strait of Hormuz persists.

    What to watch next

    • Updates from CENTCOM following security briefings with shipping partners
    • Further changes in daily crude oil crossing volumes and tanker transit counts
    • Decisions on additional emergency oil releases amid ongoing regional blockages
    Sources used for this update (22)
    1. Reuters — Hormuz transits at lowest in over two months after attacks, data shows
    2. Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com — Hormuz Tanker Traffic Hits Two-Month Low as Attacks Surge
    3. gCaptain — Resilience Doesn’t Equal Security- Lloyd’s List
    4. GazetteXtra — Iran Strait of Hormuz
    5. Yahoo — Ret. Lt. General: 'Not only' Strait of Hormuz threatened but also another key shipping waterway
    6. Newsquawk — Standard Chartered reports oil flow in Hormuz is not back to normal
    7. United Against Nuclear Iran — Iran Shipping Update – October 6, 2026
    8. Foundation for Defense of Democracies — More emergency oil releases planned as deadlock over the Strait of Hormuz persists
    9. Breakingthenews.net — CENTCOM briefs shipping partners on Hormuz
    10. The Washington Post — Iran scales up Hormuz attacks, raising pressure on Trump as midterms near
    11. The Economist — The world is facing an almighty LNG crunch
    12. Bloomberg.com — Qatar Brings Empty LNG Ships Into Gulf in Potential Export Boost
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