https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-oil-market-s-backup-plan-is-breaking-downContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-oil-market-s-backup-plan-is-breaking-downhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-oil-market-s-backup-plan-is-breaking-down#u77065Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:16:26 +0000The US military and Donald Trump maintain the Strait of Hormuz remains open, though data shows shipping traffic is currently below the 10-day average. This contradiction emerges during an ongoing blockade that threatens the oil market's stability as winter approaches. While official claims insist the waterway is accessible, the actual volume of oil moving through the strait is under scrutiny. Simultaneously, energy markets face separate pressures as spot prices for liquefied natural gas surge 150% with Europe outbidding Asia for supply.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical chok