Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have risen to nearly four-fifths of their level before the war, Middle East Eye reported, citing data from maritime tracking platform Kpler.
The tracking figures showed that an average of about 13.2 million barrels of oil per day moved through the waterway during the past week. That volume was equivalent to roughly 77 percent of the level recorded before the war, indicating a substantial recovery in shipments even though flows have not yet fully returned to their earlier rate.
The increase comes as discussions continue over implementing an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait completely within one week. The source material did not provide further details about the proposed plan, the parties involved in the talks or when the reopening period would begin.
At the same time, Iran has said it intensified attacks on vessels attempting to cross the waterway. The reported rise in oil traffic has therefore taken place alongside continued risks for ships seeking passage through the Strait. No information was provided on how many vessels were targeted, the timing of the attacks or whether they caused damage or casualties.
The Kpler data covers oil shipment volumes rather than a formal reopening of the route. While the latest average shows traffic approaching pre-war levels, the reported 77 percent figure also means that shipments remain below the earlier benchmark. The information supplied did not include a day-by-day breakdown, comparisons with previous weeks or projections for future flows.
The planned reopening and the reported attacks are unfolding simultaneously, with negotiations focused on restoring full access while Iran says it is increasing action against vessels crossing the Strait. It remains unclear from the available information whether the recent improvement in shipment volumes is connected directly to progress in those discussions.
Middle East Eye reported the figures as talks continued over the Iranian plan. Further details on any agreement, the conditions for reopening the Strait and the implementation timetable were not included in the report. For now, tracking data indicates that oil movements have rebounded to about 13.2 million barrels per day, leaving the flow close to, but still short of, pre-war volumes.
Reporting attribution: based on reporting by Middle East Eye — original source: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/oil-shipments-through-hormuz-increase-almost-pre-war-levels-ahead-plans.