According to reports, Washington claims that the volume of oil exported through the Strait of Hormuz is as high as 10 million b/d. Public data, however, does not support this assertion. Vessel traffic monitored by several commercial companies — and verified through satellite imagery — has not increased significantly in the past two weeks. According to tracking data, crude oil exports are still far below 10 million b/d. According to data compiled by commercial tracking companies Vortexa and Kpler, the average number of ships entering and leaving the strait each day is 10 to 15. The seven-day average of oil exports through the strait is less than 5 million b/d, and the daily export volume has been below 10 million barrels since July.

According to reports, Washington claims that the volume of oil exported through the Strait of Hormuz is as high as 10 million b/d. Public data, however, does not support this assertion. Vessel traffic monitored by several commercial companies — and verified through satellite imagery — has not increased significantly in the past two weeks. According to tracking data, crude oil exports are still far below 10 million b/d. According to data compiled by commercial tracking companies Vortexa and Kpler, the average number of ships entering and leaving the strait each day is 10 to 15. The seven-day average of oil exports through the strait is less than 5 million b/d, and the daily export volume has been below 10 million barrels since July.