Hormuz transits fall to 4 vessels, well below 10-day average of 15

Preliminary data shows only four commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, down from nine the prior day and far below the 10-day average of about 15. The sustained reduction in traffic suggests ongoing disruption to Gulf shipping, likely due to heightened regional tensions. This matters because Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil and gas flows, and reduced transits could tighten supply and raise energy prices.