Strait of Hormuz Ship Traffic Falls to Lowest Level in Over Two Months

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to its lowest level in more than two months, according to data from analytics firm Kpler. Only seven commodity vessels crossed the strategic waterway on Tuesday, marking the lowest daily figure since July 23. The decline comes amid continued tensions following the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran and Tehran’s tightened control over the vital shipping route.

Kpler analysts Emmanuel Belostrino and Yui Torikata reported that crude oil shipments through the strait fell 27 percent from the previous week’s wartime peak, reaching at least 10.1 million barrels per day. Although volumes have returned to September’s average, they remain 74 percent below pre-war levels, highlighting the continuing disruption to global energy supplies.

Vessel movements increased slightly to 10 on Wednesday, but remained significantly below the more than 20 ships recorded on both Sunday and Monday, the data showed. The latest figures underscore the volatility of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy corridor, as uncertainty over regional security continues to affect commercial shipping.