Oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz have hit six-month high: CENTCOM

Oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have reached their highest level in six months, according to U.S. Central Command, as the military works to reopen the critical energy chokepoint amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz have hit six-month high: CENTCOM

TL;DR

  • Oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have reached a six-month high.
  • U.S. Central Command reported the increase in shipments.
  • The military is working to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
  • The Strait of Hormuz is a critical energy chokepoint.
  • The situation is occurring amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.