Data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler shows a 105% increase in vessel crossings through the Strait of Hormuz on June 24, 2026, reaching 70 crossings, while Iran has objected to the use of the Oman route.
Four Iranian oil tankers successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz, carrying approximately 7 million barrels of oil, reportedly circumventing an American blockade. This event highlights ongoing tensions and challenges to sanctions in the region.
Kpler, a ship-tracking app, reports surging demand from governments, traders, and media following maritime traffic and energy flows, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Oil prices remain volatile due to geopolitical tensions and oversupply concerns, with OPEC+ expected to resume output increases and Asia's crude oil consumption shifting supplier mix.
Oil futures showed mixed performance as markets focused on ongoing U.S.-Iran talks and expectations for OPEC+ to resume output increases. The EU also stated no short-term oil supply risk for Hungary and Slovakia.
Iran has claimed the Strait of Hormuz is closed, but maritime tracking data from the Kpler platform indicates that 26 commodity ships had already transited the strait on Monday afternoon.
A tanker identified by ship-tracking company Kpler as carrying Iraqi crude loaded at Basra on May 10-11 has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz and reached India.
Iran's unused oil storage capacity has reportedly shrunk to 22 days or less, according to Kpler, indicating potential shifts in its oil market dynamics.
European nations, led by France and the UK, are planning a multinational naval mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz. This initiative aims to ensure safe passage through the vital waterway, with Italy also expressing openness to contribute.
Oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has decreased by 90 percent since the start of US and Israeli attacks against Iran, the energy market intelligence company Kpler reported on Wednesday on the platform 'X'.
Andon Pavlov of Kpler, a leading provider of energy and shipping market data, predicts oil prices will range between $80 and $90 per barrel by the end of the year.
A US attack on an Iranian warship, which reportedly resulted in casualties and was described by a surviving sailor as an attempt to kill the crew, has led to the collapse of a ceasefire and Iran's refusal to engage in further talks. The incident has significantly heightened distrust between the two nations.
Профил Основана през 2014 г., Kpler е водещ доставчик на технологично обосновани данни и анализи, фокусирани върху енергийните и корабните пазари с офиси из цял свят.
«L’analyse de l’activité de navigation indique que les transits de pétroliers sont actuellement 90% en dessous de la semaine dernière», a détaillé la société d’analyse Kpler.
OPEC+ is anticipated to resume increases in oil output, according to analysis from Kpler, signaling a potential shift in the group's production strategy.
India Boosts Saudi Oil Imports, Slows Russian Buying, Amid US Pressure
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Saudi crude shipments to India are set to reach their highest level since 2020 this month, narrowing the gap with Russian supplies as New Delhi faces ongoing US pressure to reduce its purchases of Russian oil, according to data from Kpler cited by Bloomberg on Friday.
Flows from Saudi Arabia are projected at between 1 million and 1.1 million barrels per day (bpd), Kpler lead research analyst Su...