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Hormuz tanker traffic rises but remains far below prewar levels

Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased sharply but remains well below levels before the war. The report indicates continued disruption to a major energy-shipping route.

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Persistently reduced traffic through Hormuz threatens energy supply reliability and shipping costs.

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  1. Strait of Hormuz Tanker Traffic Climbs Sharply, but It Remains Well Below Prewar Shipping Levels ↗ibtimes.com.au · Recorded source date: Aug 29, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC

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