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cnbc_topnews apr 20, 2026

Strait of Hormuz ship traffic briefly rose and then slowed after weekend attacks

Strait of Hormuz ship traffic briefly rose then slowed after weekend attacks, with commercial ships cautious amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.

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ship traffic through the strait of hormuz briefly increased before slowing again after weekend attacks. commercial vessels are staying cautious as tensions between the u.s. and iran escalate. the strait is a critical chokepoint for about a fifth of the world's oil supply.
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