LONDON, March 30, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Here are the latest key facts and figures about the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route virtually paralysed by the Middle East war. Of these, 121 were by oil tankers and gas carriers and most were travelling east out of the strait. Four vessels were liquified petroleum gas tankers and the rest were liquid tankers. Of those, 298 were tankers, including 10 very large gas carriers and 55 very large crude carriers. Of the crossings by oil and gas tankers, 61 percent were by vessels under sanctions.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 30, 2026 13:48 UTC