https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-flow-through-strait-of-hormuz-hits-12m-barrels-a-dayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-flow-through-strait-of-hormuz-hits-12m-barrels-a-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-flow-through-strait-of-hormuz-hits-12m-barrels-a-day#u139247Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:15:13 +0000Crude oil throughput through the Strait of Hormuz surpasses 12 million barrels per day in October, exceeding the average daily volume from the previous month. Analysts note that this high flow rate persists despite a surge in military attacks originating from Iran against regional shipping. While physical cargoes continue moving through the critical maritime corridor, fuel prices remain elevated amid broader disruptions tied to the ongoing US-Iran conflict.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz serves as a central global energy chokepoint, testing international connectivity networks and energy sec