https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/number-of-ships-transiting-strait-of-hormuz-falls-to-three-on-wednesday-data-showsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/number-of-ships-transiting-strait-of-hormuz-falls-to-three-on-wednesday-data-showshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/number-of-ships-transiting-strait-of-hormuz-falls-to-three-on-wednesday-data-shows#u76614Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:46:11 +0000Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted, with data showing only three ships transited the waterway on Wednesday. This decline occurs as a standoff with Iran deepens and oil futures exceed $100. While the US military and Donald Trump claim the strait remains open, and the US energy secretary reported 18 million barrels of oil flowed through the Gulf yesterday, shipping data indicates traffic remains below the 10-day average. The situation is compounded by threats to Saudi oil exports following pipeline attacks.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy ch