Since the U.S. and Iran reached an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia has exported approximately 34 million barrels of oil through the strait since June 17, according to Kpler.
This figure represents more than double the 15 million barrels shipped during the previous three months, highlighting a substantial recovery in Saudi oil flows after a period of conflict-related disruptions.
Kpler analyst Jashan Prema noted that much of the oil shipped recently was loaded before or during the U.S.-Iran conflict, suggesting that Saudi Arabia is clearing a backlog of tankers that were unable to operate during the hostilities.
Despite recent tensions, including Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and U.S. military responses, tanker traffic has shown resilience, with the number of ships transiting Hormuz fluctuating but ultimately increasing.
The situation underscores the importance of the Strait of Hormuz for global oil supply, as nearly 15 million barrels per day passed through the strait in 2025, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration