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Oil Tanker Traffic Through Hormuz Strait Rises

VNExpress Kinh Doanh • 06/20/2026 Positive
Oil Tanker Traffic Through Hormuz Strait Rises

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Crude oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has risen to its highest level since June 2, with at least 20 vessels passing through the strait after the US and Iran reopened the waterway. Although traffic remains lower than pre-conflict levels, Saudi Arabia's and UAE's very large crude carriers have now begun passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Background & Analysis Scope

  • Global oil demand is recovering after a significant decline due to the Russia - Ukraine conflict.
  • The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important maritime routes.
  • Mechanism of Action:
  • An increase in oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will lead to an increase in oil supply on the global market, which may lower oil prices.
  • However, the level of surprise from this news may not be high as the US and Iran have reopened the Strait of Hormuz after the conflict subsided.
  • Benefiting/Pressure Groups:
  • Benefiting:
  • Oil and energy companies, such as PVD, GAS, PVB.
  • Under Pressure:
  • Companies producing and trading goods related to oil prices, such as SMC, VNM.

Risks to watch

  • The main risk is market instability in the oil and energy sector, which can affect oil prices and global oil demand.
  • Short-Term Timeframe:
  • The short-term timeframe will be monitored to assess the impact of this news on oil prices and the energy market.

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Source excerpt

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At least 20 oil tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since the US and Iran reopened the waterway, according to commercial data firm Kpler.