The Strait of Hormuz saw a surge in liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker traffic in October, reaching its highest level since the US-Iran conflict began earlier this year. According to vessel tracking data from S&P Global Energy, 31 LNG tankers exited the strait last month, marking a significant increase from the 23 vessels recorded in September.
This October tally is the highest since February, when the war disrupted shipping in the region. The data highlights a partial recovery in LNG exports through the critical waterway, despite ongoing tensions.
The report also noted that Iran recently claimed three tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, though this incident was not directly linked to the traffic data.