world 10 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Strait of Hormuz Traffic Stays Low Despite U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
Ship movements through the Strait of Hormuz have barely picked up after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, with only 15 vessels passing since April 8 according to Kpler data. Iran is directing ships through its waters near Larak Island amid ongoing risks and toll rumors. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/hormuz-remains-at-near-standstill-after-ceasefire-5419796
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues at minimal levels even after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire took effect. Ship tracking from Kpler shows just 15 vessels entered or exited the key waterway since the April 8 announcement, far below the pre-war average of 138 daily.
Hundreds of tankers and ships remain trapped in the Gulf since the conflict erupted on February 28, slashing global oil supplies by 20% and driving prices up 50%. Asian markets have felt the sharpest impact from the disruptions.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps issued directives on Thursday, mandating vessels use a specific path through Iranian waters north and south of Larak Island to dodge naval mines in standard routes. This follows reports from Tasnim news agency.
Security firm Ambrey warns of dangers for unauthorized ships, especially those linked to the U.S. or Israel, with some approved vessels turned away mid-passage. Speculation swirls around potential Iranian tolls, possibly $2 million per ship, though some are already rerouting voluntarily.
U.S. President Donald Trump has cautioned against such fees amid a global energy crunch, while Japan released more emergency oil reserves. The ceasefire, announced April 7, conditioned reopening the strait on freeing stranded vessels after widespread Gulf infrastructure damage.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)