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Total crossings through Bab el-Mandeb have fallen by around 35% since the Houthis announced a targeted blockade against Saudi-linked shipping just under two weeks ago, with only 11 tankers crossing on 27 July against a normal run rate several times higher.
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Total crossings through Bab el-Mandeb have decreased by approximately 35% since the Houthis announced a targeted blockade against Saudi-linked shipping around mid-July 2026, with only 11 tankers crossing on July 27, 2026, compared to a much higher normal rate.
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-07-27"
}
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Geopolitics Statistics Shipping
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October 3, 2026 at 1:00 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 3, 2026 at 1:00 AM (1 week ago)

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Hormuz Crossings Rebound Fades as Oil Holds at $110 Cap What the Strait of Hormuz’s fragile recovery signal means for oil flows and prices
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https://kpler.com/blog/what-the-strait-of-hormuzs-fragile-recovery-signal-means-for-oil-flows-and-prices

Vessel crossings through the Strait of Hormuz briefly rebounded but failed to hold, indicating an uncertain broader recovery. Oil prices continue to trade on geopolitical headlines rather than actual flow data, with Brent crude capped at $110.

Strait of Hormuz Oil Flows Oil Prices Geopolitics Maritime Shipping Energy Markets Brent Crude

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