Strait of Hormuz will not fully open until second half of 2026, Baker Hughes says

Tanker traffic through the strait remains very low as the U.S. and Iran try to enforce competing blockades during a fragile ceasefire agreement.

24 Apr, 18:51 — 24 Apr, 23:11

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The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil and gas shipments, with a significant portion of the world's seaborne oil passing through it daily. Its prolonged partial closure could have substantial impacts on energy prices, supply chains, and international trade.

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Baker Hughes predicts the Strait of Hormuz will not fully reopen until the second half of 2026

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The Strait of Hormuz will not fully open until the second half of 2026

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Tanker traffic through the strait remains very low

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The U.S. and Iran are trying to enforce competing blockades during a fragile ceasefire agreement

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