
Hormuz flows: Oil market’s biggest unknown

Wion - World News
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Aug 18, 2026
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AI GeneratedThere is a significant dispute regarding the volume of oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. While the US Energy Secretary claims flows are higher than expected, shipping trackers suggest they remain well below pre-war levels. The rise of \"shadow ships\" and concealed transfers is masking true volumes, preventing a total supply shock but risking crew safety and depleting global reserves.
