Commercial vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has declined for a third consecutive day, with only 108 ships crossing the waterway between June 26 and 28, according to calculations by TASS.
The figure marks a significant drop from the 54 vessels recorded on June 25 alone, underscoring the ongoing impact of Iran’s renewed closure of the strategic passage.
The sustained reduction in transit volumes reinforces the shipping risk premium embedded in global energy markets.
With the Strait of Hormuz handling a substantial portion of global oil flows, any prolonged disruption threatens to tighten supply and elevate freight costs.
Traders are closely watching for signs of further deterioration or potential de-escalation, as the current low traffic levels suggest that commercial operators are either rerouting or delaying voyages.
This development follows a sharp drop in Sunday’s traffic, which fell to just five ships after Iran announced the closure.