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US Reports Increase in Weekly Number of Vessels Passing Through Strait of Hormuz
BBC · 2 weeks ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that the weekly average number of oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz under US Navy protection has increased.
- US Energy Secretary Chris Wright reported an increase in the weekly average number of oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz under US Navy protection.
- A peak of 17 million barrels of oil passed through the strait on the first of the month.
- Reuters reported that vessel tracking data showed a decrease in the number of ships passing through the strait this past Saturday and Sunday.
- The volume of vessels passing through the strait over the last 10 days has been lower than normal.
- Oman previously announced it would serve as an alternative route for vessels, and the US declared it would secure this passage.
- Iran stated that oil can pass through the northern part of the Strait of Hormuz, while vessels passing through the southern part are being targeted.
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