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Published Date: July 08, 2026

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The Strait of Hormuz May Reopen, But the System Has Already Broken

The market will panic when the Strait of Hormuz closes.

Source OilPrice AI Summary Updated April 25, 2026
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The market will panic when the Strait of Hormuz closes. When it reopens, policymakers will all feel relieved. At present, we are all witnessing this in real time, but reality is definitely the opposite. The latest data coming out in April 2026 should put an end to that illusion. Even after repeated announcements by Iran and the USA that Hormuz was “open,” real-time, actual maritime traffic only shows evidence of a near collapse. Markets are still struggling to get to grips with the fact that, during the opening of Hormuz, vessel traffic…

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