Fewer than 20 ships transit Strait of Hormuz over weekend
By The BriefBrief
Data shows eight very large gas carriers transited the Strait of Hormuz over the past three days. Six entered the strait empty, while the others carried LPG loaded from Iran and exited the Gulf.
WHO:Shipping data
WHAT:Eight very large gas carriers transited the Strait of Hormuz over the past three days, with six entering empty and the others carrying LPG loaded from Iran.
WHEN:Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
WHERE:Strait of Hormuz
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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