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News · ▼ Bearish · 1 source confirmed · 2026-09-24 18:51 UTC

SOME 60 COMMERCIAL VESSELS TRANSITED THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ ON WEDNESDAY CARRYING THE HIGHEST DAILY VOLUME OF CRUDE SINCE EARLY JULY, US DEFENSE OFFICIAL TELLS REUTERS

Why now

Thesis: Normal Hormuz flows ease supply concerns

Catalyst to watch: Any disruption to these transit volumes

Main risk: Volume could reverse if tensions escalate

Why it matters

Record daily crude volume through Hormuz signals supply flowing normally, easing scarcity fears that lift prices.

Details

SOME 60 COMMERCIAL VESSELS TRANSITED THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ ON WEDNESDAY CARRYING THE HIGHEST DAILY VOLUME OF CRUDE SINCE EARLY JULY, US DEFENSE OFFICIAL TELLS REUTERS

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