economy
March 11, 2026
Iran sends millions of oil barrels to China through Strait of Hormuz even as war chokes the waterway
Iran has continued to ship crude oil via the Strait of Hormuz to China even as the war between U.S.-Israel and Iran has disrupted broader energy supplies via the waterway.
TL;DR
- Iran has exported at least 11.7 million barrels of crude oil via the Strait of Hormuz to China since the war began on February 28.
- Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has significantly decreased due to the conflict, with tankers largely avoiding the area.
- Iran is utilizing the Jask oil and gas terminal as an alternative export outlet, though its efficiency is questioned.
- China has been accelerating its oil stockpiling efforts, importing significantly more crude in the early months of the year.
- The ongoing conflict has caused oil prices to surge, leading global leaders to consider strategic reserve releases.
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