India, Aug. 20 -- Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz nearly tripled during the 60-day window of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran. Data from trade intelligence firm Kpler reveals that 374 million barrels of oil exited the Gulf, averaging 6.1 million barrels per day (mbd), up from just 2.3 mbd during the heavily blockaded months prior to the agreement.

Oil Flows Through Strait of Hormuz Nearly Tripled

Below Pre-War Baseline: Despite the surge, the volume reached only about 40% of pre-war levels, which averaged roughly 15 mbd in 2025.

Front-Loaded Volume: More than half of the total oil movement occurred within the first three weeks after the MoU was signed on June 17, 2026.

Disparate Impact: O...