Strait of Hormuz — Crisis Monitor
Commercial shipping suspended through the Strait of Hormuz
Energy Prices
Live from exchange feedsTanker Spot Rates
Peace Talks & Diplomacy
Beijing-mediated talks resume
Emergency summit as global pressure mounts for strait reopening.
Stranded Vessels
Global Trade Impact
Most Exposed Nations
Key Disruptions
War Risk Insurance
LNG Supply Impact
Qatar LNG exports severely disrupted. No pipeline bypass exists for LNG.
Crisis Timeline
View All →Strait of Hormuz Closed
Iran announces closure to commercial shipping.
Brent Crude Surges 20%
Oil prices spike as markets react.
Carriers Suspend Transit
All nine major container carriers suspend Hormuz transit.
P&I Clubs Withdraw
All six major P&I clubs cancel Hormuz transit insurance.
First Vessel Seizure
Iran seizes Marshall Islands-flagged tanker.
Oman Mediation Begins
Oman initiates back-channel talks.
SPR Drawdown Announced
US announces Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown.
Beijing Summit
China hosts emergency summit.
Latest News
View All →Strait of Hormuz remains closed
All major carriers continue to suspend transit.
Brent crude holds above $115
Oil markets remain elevated as the Hormuz closure continues.
Oman mediation stalls
Back-channel talks have failed to produce a breakthrough.
Container surcharges hit record
Emergency surcharges surpass pandemic-era peaks.
P&I clubs extend cancellation
All six major P&I clubs extend withdrawal of coverage.
China hosts emergency summit
Beijing brings together regional powers for talks.
Alternative Routes
Full Details →Brent Crude — Live Chart
Why Hormuz oil matters →Vessel Seizures Tracker
Full Details →Supply Chain Disruptions
- Gulf crude production down 40%
- Iraq export terminals at 60% capacity
- Saudi East-West pipeline at maximum
- Asian refineries facing feedstock shortage
- European gas prices at 3x seasonal norm
- US gasoline at 6-month highs