--- title: "Oil Flows Through Strait of Hormuz Increase Amid New Shipping Methods" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/business/oil-flows-through-strait-of-hormuz-increase-amid-new-shipping-methods" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/oil-flows-through-strait-of-hormuz-increase-amid-new-shipping-methods" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/business/oil-flows-through-strait-of-hormuz-increase-amid-new-shipping-methods.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/oil-flows-through-strait-of-hormuz-increase-amid-new-shipping-methods" category: "Business & Economy" area: "Middle East" published: "2026-08-28T14:05:14.835Z" source_reported: "2026-08-27T20:02:47.000Z" updated: "2026-08-28T14:05:14.835Z" trust_score: 60 critic_score: 61 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-28T15:00:44.613998+00:00" --- # Oil Flows Through Strait of Hormuz Increase Amid New Shipping Methods *Kuwait and Qatar have restored oil exports to 70% of pre-war levels using ship-to-ship transfers.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 60 of 100, higher is better. Central claims attributed to Bloomberg and traders, with figures from Bloomberg and TankerTrackers. - Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Reports quote affected parties and name specific figures, dates, and places. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise a workaround and restoration of flows, with some sensationalism. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have risen to between six and eight million barrels per day, according to traders cited by Bloomberg. - Kuwait and Qatar have restored their oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz to 70% of pre-war levels, collectively exporting about 2 million barrels per day before the conflict. - New shipping methods, including shuttling oil to larger vessels outside the strait for transfer, are being used to mitigate risks. - Two cargo ships were struck on Monday, according to the British Navy, highlighting ongoing dangers in the region. Oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have increased to between six and eight million barrels per day, according to traders cited by Bloomberg. This rise comes as Kuwait and Qatar have restored their oil exports to 70% of pre-war levels. Before the conflict, these two nations collectively exported approximately two million barrels per day via the strait. TankerTrackers estimates that 3.7 million barrels per day have reached the global market in the last seven days. Gulf oil producers have adapted to the risks by developing new logistical systems. Some vessels shuttle oil over short distances within the Persian Gulf, where it is then transferred to other tankers outside the dangerous zone, often near ports in Oman or the United Arab Emirates. This method allows larger vessels to avoid navigating the strait directly. Despite these measures, the risks remain, with the British Navy reporting that two cargo ships were struck on Monday. Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Qatar, and Kuwait are increasing their exports. Iraq, for instance, was loading seven tankers with a combined capacity of 13 million barrels on Monday. The increased flow of oil is helping to temper global oil prices. Brent crude futures have seen a weekly decline, influenced by these higher export volumes and diplomatic efforts. ## Disagreement on flow volume While traders cited by Bloomberg report flows between six and eight million barrels per day, TankerTrackers estimates that around 3.7 million barrels per day have reached the global market in the last seven days, based on AIS signals. The Slovenian outlet 24ur.com noted that these figures can differ because oil leaving the Persian Gulf is not necessarily immediately en route to a buyer. ## What the coverage left out None of the centre or right-rated reports below mention the specific figure of 3.7 million barrels per day reaching the global market in the last seven days, as estimated by TankerTrackers. The left-rated media did not run this story at all. ## Who covered it Shares of the 6 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 0% (0) - Centre: 67% (4) - Right: 33% (2) 4 of 10 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-28T15:00:44.613998+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 7 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-28T15:45:35.392Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - Centre-rated reports highlighted the increase in oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, citing figures between six and eight million barrels per day from Bloomberg. They focused on the new methods developed by Gulf states, such as shuttling oil to larger vessels outside the strait for ship-to-ship transfers, to mitigate risks. The restoration of Kuwait and Qatar's exports to 70% of pre-war levels was also a key point. The reports noted that these increased volumes are helping to keep global oil prices in check. The British Navy's report of two cargo ships being struck on Monday was also included, underscoring the continued danger. ### Right - Right-rated reports led with the news that Kuwait and Qatar have ramped up oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, restoring 70% of pre-war levels. These reports also mentioned that Oman-Iran talks are easing supply fears, contributing to a fall in Brent crude futures. The Zero Hedge digest noted that traders are unwinding war-risk premiums amid optimism about diplomatic efforts involving Iran, Oman, and Qatar potentially reducing the threat of drone attacks. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - low: 1 - high: 4 - unknown: 4 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [mediatalkafrica.com](https://mediatalkafrica.com/300019/strait-of-hormuz-oil-flows-recover-to-two-thirds-pre-war-levels) — Strait of Hormuz Oil Flows Recover to Two-Thirds Pre-War Levels - [gazzetta.gr](https://gazzetta.gr/plus/2564345/dyo-hores-dimioyrgoyn-gefyra-sta-stena-toy-ormoyz-risko-poy-krata-statheres-tis-times) — Two Countries Create a "Bridge" in the Strait of Hormuz: The Risk that Keeps Oil Prices Stable - [24ur.com](https://24ur.com/novice/gospodarstvo/nafta-znova-tece-skozi-hormusko-ozino-nasli-obvoz-znotraj-blokade.html) — Oil Flows Through the Strait of Hormuz Again: Bypass Found Within Blockade - [babel.ua](https://babel.ua/news/129703-bloomberg-potik-nafti-cherez-ormuzku-protoku-zrostaye-ale-zalishayetsya-vdvichi-nizhchim-za-dovoyenniy) — Bloomberg: Oil Flow Through Strait of Hormuz Grows, but Remains Twice as Low as Pre-War - [Bloomberg](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-27/kuwait-and-qatar-add-to-growing-oil-flows-getting-through-hormuz) — Kuwait and Qatar Add to Growing Oil Flows Getting Through Hormuz - [nationalsecurityjournal.org](https://nationalsecurityjournal.org/gulf-oil-exporters-discovered-a-workaround-hack-smaller-ships-through-hormuz-then-cargo-transfers-outside-it) — Gulf Oil Exporters Discovered a Workaround Hack: Smaller Ships Through Hormuz, Then Cargo Transfers Outside It - [Seeking Alpha](https://seekingalpha.com/news/4637505-qatar-and-kuwait-add-to-growing-oil-exports-through-hormuz-restoring-70-percent-of-pre-war) — Qatar and Kuwait add to growing oil exports through Hormuz, restoring 70% of pre-war flows - [Rigzone](https://rigzone.com/news/wire/kuwait_qatar_cargoes_boost_hormuz_oil_flows-27-aug-2026-184468-article) — Kuwait, Qatar Cargoes Boost Hormuz Oil Flows - [Zero Hedge](https://zerohedge.com/energy/kuwait-qatar-ramp-hormuz-oil-flows-oman-iran-talks-ease-supply-fears) — Kuwait, Qatar Ramp Up Hormuz Oil Flows As Oman-Iran Talks Ease Supply Fears - [Oil Price](https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Qatar-and-Kuwait-Restore-70-of-Pre-War-Oil-Exports-Through-Hormuz.html) — Qatar and Kuwait Restore 70% of Pre-War Oil Exports Through Hormuz ## Questions **How much oil is flowing through the Strait of Hormuz?** Traders cited by Bloomberg estimate that between six and eight million barrels of oil per day are currently flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. This represents an increase from earlier in the conflict, though figures vary, with TankerTrackers estimating around 3.7 million barrels per day reaching the global market in the last seven days. **What new methods are being used to export oil?** Gulf oil producers are using a system of shuttling oil on smaller vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and then transferring it to larger tankers outside the dangerous zone. This ship-to-ship transfer method, often occurring near ports in Oman or the UAE, helps mitigate the risks associated with direct passage through the strait. **Have oil exports from Kuwait and Qatar returned to pre-war levels?** Kuwait and Qatar have restored their oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz to approximately 70% of their pre-war levels. Before the conflict, these two countries collectively exported about two million barrels per day via the strait, and they have now managed to significantly increase their shipments again. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/business/oil-flows-through-strait-of-hormuz-increase-amid-new-shipping-methods. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Oil Flows Through Strait of Hormuz Increase Amid New Shipping Methods", https://mediabias.news/business/oil-flows-through-strait-of-hormuz-increase-amid-new-shipping-methods