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Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic declines amid rising Saudi oil flows

22 Sept 2026 · 07:10 ISTpre-market1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply, with only a dozen vessels passing this weekend, down from 35 the previous week. This decline indicates a tightening of movement due to Iranian restrictions. However, Saudi oil flows remain strong, suggesting resilience in Middle East supply despite disruptions.

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Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic declines amid rising Saudi oil flows

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