Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz plunges to historic lows as oil prices hit a 19-month high

Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz plunges to historic lows as oil prices hit a 19-month high

Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is falling sharply as vessels avoid the Gulf following U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran, pushing oil prices to a 19-month high on fears of supply disruptions.

Iran–Israel Clash Threatens Oil Chokepoints & Global Shipping

Iran–Israel Clash Threatens Oil Chokepoints & Global Shipping

Israel’s strikes on Iran’s strategic sites have sent Brent crude and gold prices sharply higher, while potential threats to Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz chokepoints could force shipping reroutes, risking wider global supply-chain disruptions.