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But the number of oil tankers transiting the strait has remained well below its preconflict level.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The agency’s forecast assumes oil and gas deliveries from the Middle East to international markets resume by midyear, though not to preconflict levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Few energy analysts expect crude-oil prices to retreat back to their preconflict levels this year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

Even if the strait were to reopen tomorrow, it would take time for production in the region to return to its preconflict levels.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Under the cease-fire agreement, Russian columns are expected to pull back behind preconflict lines of control.

From Time Magazine Archive