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No Oil Tankers Have Transited Strait of Hormuz for Third Consecutive Day, Kepler Data Indicates

July 18, 2026
Strait of Hormuz shipping
Strait of Hormuz shipping

Tracking data from maritime analytics firm Kepler reveals that oil tankers have ceased departing the Strait of Hormuz for a third consecutive day, marking a significant disruption to one of the world's most critical petroleum shipping routes.

The data underscores the ongoing tensions affecting maritime commerce in the region, with implications for global energy markets and supply chains dependent on the vital waterway.

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