Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by September 15?

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Market context

The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of global crude oil passes daily, has experienced significant disruption since early 2024 owing to regional tensions and Houthi attacks on commercial shipping. The market asks whether daily transit calls—measured as a seven-day moving average by IMF Portwatch—will recover to 60 or above by mid-September 2026. Pre-disruption baseline figures typically ranged between 60 and 80 daily transits, making the 60-threshold a return to depressed-but-functional conditions rather than full normalcy.

Historical precedent suggests recovery timelines vary considerably depending on the nature of disruption. The 2022 Russia-Ukraine war caused temporary shipping reroutes but did not produce sustained Hormuz transit declines of the magnitude now observed. Conversely, the 1980–88 Iran-Iraq War saw Hormuz traffic severely constrained for years, with recovery taking months after ceasefire agreements. Current regional dynamics—including ongoing Houthi operations, Iranian-Israeli tensions, and insurance premium volatility—create structural uncertainty that distinguishes this episode from previous temporary shocks.

Traders should monitor announcements regarding Houthi operational capability, any US-led naval escalation or de-escalation in the region, and insurance market signals reflected in war-risk premiums. Recent reporting from maritime analysts indicates shipping companies remain reluctant to route through the Strait despite some operational improvements, suggesting psychological and commercial barriers persist beyond immediate security threats. The 9 per cent probability reflects scepticism that these multiple constraints will resolve sufficiently within the 20-month window.

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