LNG Shipments Through Hormuz Reach Highest Monthly Volume Since Iran War Began
Source Summary
An estimated 21 LNG cargoes exited the Strait of Hormuz in September, the highest monthly total since the Iran war began, according to shipping data compiled by Reuters and analytics firm Kpler. The volume remains well below pre-war levels, as the strait handled one-fifth of global LNG supply before the conflict. Three Qatari LNG cargoes from Ras Laffan reappeared outside the Strait of Hormuz this week, according to vessel-tracking data.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global energy supply; recovery in LNG flows through it signals partial restoration of a vital trade route disrupted by the Iran conflict, though volumes remain constrained.
