Colorful tankers docked at a riverside port with industrial buildings in the background.

ChokepointsLead

India crude imports hit 5.54 million b/d in October with UAE supply rising

State refiners shift to CIF procurement as freight costs double amid Gulf disruptions, with UAE providing 15 percent of crude arrivals.

Chokepoint Watch3 hrs ago2 min read

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Company announcement

Egypt data law compliance window closes in November 2026

Sanctions and Risk Desk3 hrs ago2 min read

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Cost of the Detour

Singapore VLSFO breaks $1,000/tonne for first time since March

Chokepoint Watch10 hrs ago2 min read

03

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UAE fuel prices fall 24 fils in November as Fujairah stocks climb

Chokepoint Watch4 November 20261 min read

04

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Aramco begins East-West Pipeline expansion to 10 million bpd

Chokepoint Watch4 November 20262 min read

Chokepoint conditions

Suez Canal: daily transits

46vessels a day

+12.2%

Brent crude, spot

123.1USD a barrel

-3.9%

Strait of Hormuz: daily transits

2vessels a day

+0.0%

Bab el-Mandeb: daily transits

36vessels a day

+71.4%

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What the disruption is costing

Rising cost visualization with charts and fuel imagery in abstract composition

Cost of the Detour

Ryanair forecasts €2bn fuel cost increase, plans fare hikes

Irish carrier expects double-digit percentage fare rises across Europe in 2027 as hedging protection rolls off.

Disruption Desk3 November 20262 min read

A Yang Ming cargo ship navigating the ocean with a small boat nearby under clear blue skies.

Chokepoints

Offshore tug Selat Storm struck in Strait of Hormuz on November 1

UAE-owned vessel reported partially sinking after projectile hit northwest of Musandam Peninsula at 1500 UTC.

Chokepoint Watch2 November 20262 min read

A tranquil aerial view of a serene lake with surrounding mountains and boats.

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Hormuz crude flows recover to pre-war levels as benchmarks post fourth monthly gain

LNG and product export recovery lags crude recovery as shipping costs hit all-time highs.

Chokepoint Watch2 November 20261 min read

The Chokepoint Board

Transits, closures, advisories, war risk premia and rerouting cost for Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb and Suez. Same day, same shape, always numbers.

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Fields per row

Chokepoint	Week ending	Recorded status	Transits per day	Transits in week
Bab el-Mandeb	2026-08-30	restricted	26.3	184
Cape of Good Hope diversion	2026-08-30	open	91.9	643
Strait of Hormuz	2026-08-30	restricted	4.3	30
Suez Canal	2026-08-30	open	43	301
Bab el-Mandeb	2026-08-23	restricted	29.4	206
Cape of Good Hope diversion	2026-08-23	open	91.6	641
Strait of Hormuz	2026-08-23	restricted	5	35
Suez Canal	2026-08-23	open	42	294

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Reporting

From below of fiber optic equipment with similar colorful rubber cables and round sockets

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Six subsea internet cables cross Hormuz; four Gulf states lack alternative routes

Chokepoint Watch28 October 20262 min read

Coastal waters with containment equipment along sandy beach under grey sky

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Oil spill closes beaches in Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah

Chokepoint Watch27 October 20262 min read

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European gas hits €97/MWh on Middle East risks and low winter stocks

Chokepoint Watch27 October 20262 min read

Cargo ships and oil tankers on the Bosporus strait, capturing global trade and maritime logistics at sunset.

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Mercuria sues Baltic Exchange over Hormuz tanker rate publication

Chokepoint Watch27 October 20262 min read

Massive cargo ship loaded with containers at Hamburg port under clear blue sky.

Cost of the Detour

Far East to Europe spot rates rise 6.8% as demand outpaces Red Sea capacity return

Chokepoint Watch26 October 20263 min read

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King Khalid International Airport resumes operations at terminals 1 and 2

Chokepoint Watch25 October 20262 min read

Stacked shipping containers in organized rows at port terminal facility

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Saudi ports handled 5.2 million containers by August as 33 new services added

Chokepoint Watch23 October 20262 min read

Drone shot capturing bright ocean waves crashing on a rocky shoreline with vivid blue hues.

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UAE closes Umm Al Quwain beaches following tanker oil spill

Chokepoint Watch23 October 20261 min read

This week in transits

01Suez Canal, Hapag-Lloyd discuss expanding transits as services resume

Chokepoint Watch22 October 20262 min read

02U.S. Authorizes Sale of 325 OFAC-Sanctioned Tankers for Non-Sanctioned Crude

Sanctions and Risk Desk21 October 20262 min read

03Iran's Kharg Island Oil Terminals Empty Since Late August

Chokepoint Watch20 October 20262 min read

04Qatari LNG Carrier Transits Red Sea to Poland in Rare Suez Run

Chokepoint Watch20 October 20262 min read

05Global container freight prices up 130% since February

Chokepoint Watch20 October 20262 min read

06CEVA Almajdouie and Port of NEOM partner on cross-border cargo

Chokepoint Watch19 October 20262 min read

Analysis

Narrow waterway with vessels passing between desert shores under clear sky.

Chokepoints

Iran's Araghchi says 7-day Hormuz reopening plan still under review

Chokepoint Watch19 October 20262 min read

Aerial view of military ships docked at Jiujiang harbor, Jiangxi, China.

Chokepoints

Romania Shoots Down Two Russian Drones Over Sulina Canal Entrance

Chokepoint Watch19 October 20262 min read

Top-down view of cargo ship and tugboats in turquoise waters near Butterworth, Malaysia.

Cost of the Detour

Shipping costs hit $40.50 per barrel on U.S.-Japan oil route

Chokepoint Watch18 October 20262 min read

An industrial barge navigates a calm river, showcasing water transport and shipping industry.

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Seven crew missing after tanker strikes near Sulina canal

Chokepoint Watch16 October 20263 min read

Large cargo ships and cranes at Hamburg's bustling container port.

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Gemini relaunch to Khor Fakkan adds capacity amid port congestion

Chokepoint Watch15 October 20262 min read

Top view of harbor with containers and cargo ships located near calm rippling sea water

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CMA CGM sustains Suez Canal return as large vessel transits surge

Chokepoint Watch13 October 20261 min read

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India crude imports hit 5.54 million b/d in October with UAE supply rising

Egypt data law compliance window closes in November 2026

Singapore VLSFO breaks $1,000/tonne for first time since March

UAE fuel prices fall 24 fils in November as Fujairah stocks climb

Aramco begins East-West Pipeline expansion to 10 million bpd

Chokepoint conditions

What the disruption is costing

Ryanair forecasts €2bn fuel cost increase, plans fare hikes

Offshore tug Selat Storm struck in Strait of Hormuz on November 1

Hormuz crude flows recover to pre-war levels as benchmarks post fourth monthly gain

The Chokepoint Board

Reporting

Six subsea internet cables cross Hormuz; four Gulf states lack alternative routes

Oil spill closes beaches in Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah

European gas hits €97/MWh on Middle East risks and low winter stocks

Mercuria sues Baltic Exchange over Hormuz tanker rate publication

Far East to Europe spot rates rise 6.8% as demand outpaces Red Sea capacity return

King Khalid International Airport resumes operations at terminals 1 and 2

Saudi ports handled 5.2 million containers by August as 33 new services added

UAE closes Umm Al Quwain beaches following tanker oil spill

Analysis

Iran's Araghchi says 7-day Hormuz reopening plan still under review

Romania Shoots Down Two Russian Drones Over Sulina Canal Entrance

Shipping costs hit $40.50 per barrel on U.S.-Japan oil route

Seven crew missing after tanker strikes near Sulina canal

Gemini relaunch to Khor Fakkan adds capacity amid port congestion

CMA CGM sustains Suez Canal return as large vessel transits surge

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