UN: Hormuz traffic down 95% since Feb 28

UN reports 95.3% drop in Strait of Hormuz ship transits, food prices up 6%, oil prices up 53%.

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Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 20:05 UTC

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UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric announced Tuesday that ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz have decreased by 95.3% since February 28. He added that food commodity prices rose by 6% and crude oil prices in Europe increased by 53% during this period. The data highlights the severe economic impact of the ongoing blockade.

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