Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to its lowest point in months, with an average of just ten vessels passing through each day over the past decade, according to tracking data. The narrow waterway remains a critical global chokepoint for oil shipments, and the decline raises concerns about potential disruptions to energy markets. Analysts are monitoring whether the slowdown reflects temporary factors or signals broader geopolitical tensions affecting trade flows. The latest figures highlight growing uncertainty in one of the world’s most strategically vital shipping routes.
An average of 10 ships transited Strait of Hormuz daily over past 10 days, the lowest level since May, Kpler data shows.
