Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours. Nothing crazy happened. Only sanctioned tankers are going through.

Recent observations indicate that only sanctioned tankers transited the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours, with no reported disruptions or military incidents. This selective transit pattern reflects ongoing geopolitical pressure and enforcement of energy sanctions, affecting risk premiums for vessels linked to sanctioned entities rather than broad supply-chain interference. The constrained flow through this critical chokepoint primarily impacts insurance costs, shipping routes, and regional risk pricing, particularly for crude oil and petroleum products moving from the Persian Gulf. Markets are monitoring the next U.S. Treasury OFAC updates on vessel sanctions, expected within the week, which could alter compliance protocols and rerouting decisions for energy shippers.

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