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On July 17, 2026, renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran cut shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the critical artery for global energy transport. Only three commodity vessels crossed the narrow waterway that day, while other vessels avoided the channel entirely.[1][2]
Traffic Reduction
The number of ships traversing the strait fell from 11 the previous day to just three. Crude oil carriers and liquefied natural gas tankers stayed away from the corridor completely.[1]
Price Impact
The sudden slowdown of traffic on what is the world’s most‑important oil and gas shipping route has already pushed up global energy prices.[2]
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