Archive · 18 Jul 2026
LNG Traffic Drops in Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is a very important route for shipping Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from the Persian Gulf.
Recently, there has been a big drop in the number of LNG ships passing through this strait.
This is because there has been more fighting between the US and Iran, which makes it risky for ships to go through.
India is now sending its oil and gas ships through other countries like the UAE and Oman to avoid the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has said that if their oil exports are blocked, they might target other export routes.
Even though the LNG production plants are working well, many ships are stuck in the Persian Gulf because they can't safely leave.
If the situation gets better, these ships could quickly increase the amount of LNG being exported.
LNG exports through the Strait of Hormuz have sharply decreased due to renewed US-Iran conflict.
India is rerouting crude oil and LNG imports via the UAE and Oman to avoid the Strait of Hormuz.
LNG traffic through the strait fell from 0.8 cargoes per day in late June to 0.2 cargoes per day by July 15.
Only one LNG cargo exited the Persian Gulf in the past week, with another attempting transit as of July 17.
LNG production and vessel loadings at QatarEnergy LNG and ADNOC LNG continue, leading to a growing inventory of LNG aboard tankers in the Persian Gulf.
- Who
- S&P Global Energy, India, Iran, QatarEnergy LNG, ADNOC LNG
- What
- A sharp reduction in LNG exports through the Strait of Hormuz
- When
- From late June to July 15, with a significant drop after the July 7 attack
- Where
- Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf
- Why
- Due to renewed escalation in the US-Iran conflict and rising security risks
- Strait of Hormuz
- A critical transit route for LNG exports from the Persian Gulf
- LNG Exports
- Liquefied Natural Gas exports
- June 17 Agreement
- An agreement to facilitate commercial transit through the Strait of Hormuz
- LNG Cargoes
- Shipments of Liquefied Natural Gas
- QatarEnergy LNG
- A major LNG producer in the Persian Gulf
- ADNOC LNG
- A major LNG producer in the UAE
- LNG Tanker Capacity
- 1.9 million metric tons currently positioned inside the Persian Gulf