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economicAug 28, 2026

Ships shun Strait of Hormuz as renewed fighting strains key oil corridor

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5 hours ago ... Kpler data similarly show activity deteriorating almost immediately after the blockade began. Daily crossings, which had averaged more than 20 ...

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  • www.cnbc.com(Mixed)By Lee Ying Shan; Anniek Bao

    - Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slumped since U.S. President Donald Trump's blockade took effect last week. - Crossings through the Strait have fallen sharply across multiple shipping datasets with renewed U.S. strikes on Iran. Vessel traffic through the Strait

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