# Transit through Strait of Hormuz falls to low amid risks to vessels

https://mins.news/en/item/28230

- TASS, 2026-08-21 10:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2176049

> Reuters, citing analytics firm Kpler, reported that only seven commodity-carrying vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, half the previous day’s number. None were large oil or LNG tankers. The situation has further reduced optimism about fully reopening the waterway, while Brent futures rose above $94 a barrel.

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