HORMUZ TRAFFIC SLUMPS — RECOVERY UNCERTAIN Ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz have plunged to 35 last week (from 78), far below pre-war levels, as blockades and attacks intensify.

Ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to 35 last week from 78 the prior week, reflecting escalating disruptions from blockades and attacks amid heightened regional tensions. The sharp decline signals renewed pressure on global oil supply flows, with approximately 20% of global crude exports transiting the strait, triggering a repricing of geopolitical risk premiums in energy markets. Brent crude futures and shipping insurance rates for vessels in the Persian Gulf are particularly exposed, as reduced tanker movements amplify concerns over supply reliability and route diversions. The market will watch for any further naval incidents or official statements from regional actors, with the next International Energy Agency (IEA) Oil Market Report likely to provide updated supply disruption assessments.

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