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Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic plummets amid US-Iran ceasefire breakdown

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Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has significantly decreased following a fracture in the US-Iran ceasefire framework. Data from maritime analytics firms like Veson Nautical and Kpler shows a sharp drop in vessel transits, with daily passages falling from highs of 35-37 to as low as 14-15. This renewed instability could have long-term consequences for global energy markets, inflation, and risk premiums. AI

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Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic plummets amid US-Iran ceasefire breakdown

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Mia Nurmamat ·

    Tanker transit through Strait of Hormuz plunges as US-Iran ceasefire fractures

    The Strait of Hormuz faces a renewed plunge in maritime traffic after the United States ended its ceasefire with Iran, casting a shadow over a tentative commercial recovery, as analysts warn unaddressed differences in the framework agreement risk fuelling further escalation. Traf…

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