STRAIT OF HORMUZ STILL VIRTUALLY CLOSED Only 4 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, according to Kpler shipping data, indicating the key waterway remains effectively shut amid Iranian restrictions.

The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, with only four vessels transiting yesterday, according to Kpler data, reflecting ongoing Iranian restrictions that are severely disrupting maritime flows. This chokepoint closure is tightening global oil supply, particularly impacting crude exports from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and the UAE, and is triggering a repricing of geopolitical risk in energy markets. Brent and Dubai crude futures are seeing upward pressure, while tanker freight rates for long-haul routes from the Gulf are spiking due to rerouting and insurance cost surges. The closure amplifies concerns over energy security, drawing attention to alternative supply routes and strategic petroleum reserves. Traders will closely watch the next IEA Oil Market Report for potential coordinated SPR release signals and any shifts in U.S. naval deployment in the region.

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