{
  "id": 12428838,
  "title": "Iran attacks more tankers in Hormuz as oil flows continue to rise",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/iran-attacks-more-tankers-in-hormuz-as-oil-flows-continue-to-rise",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T17:11:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/iran-attacks-more-tankers-in-hormuz-as-oil-flows-continue-to-rise-4935022"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran has intensified attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, coinciding with a near prewar level of oil shipments through the waterway, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations. In the current month, there have been nine recorded attacks, which matches half of the total attacks reported for September across the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf. The recent surge in activity was evident in the four assaults during the last two days of last month. Tankers traversing Hormuz often employ a corridor near the Oman coast, with their digital signals typically disabled, making it challenging to track supply movements. Shipping executives and maritime security officials are unsure if the latest escalation will impact the volume of Hormuz shipments. Meanwhile, several consuming nations have announced plans to release emergency stockpiles to alleviate market pressure. US President Donald Trump has been exploring ways to reduce domestic fuel prices ahead of the midterm elections. Oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz has consistently increased since early summer, with some Wall Street banks reporting that shipments are nearing prewar levels. Energy experts at the Energy Intelligence Forum in London estimate Middle East flows at around 80% of prewar levels, which has contributed to bringing Brent crude prices below $100 per barrel. The criticality of energy flows through Hormuz for oil and gas prices, particularly leading up to the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere, is a matter of concern.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}