Oil exports from the Persian Gulf have recovered to approximately 15 million barrels per day as shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and alternative export routes continue to increase, according to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright.

Wright said the seven-day average of oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz has reached nearly 9 million barrels per day. An additional 5 million to 7 million barrels per day is reportedly being transported through pipelines and export facilities that bypass the strategic waterway.

The figures indicate a significant recovery in Gulf energy exports following disruptions associated with the ongoing regional conflict. However, sustained oil flows remain below historical levels. The International Energy Agency previously estimated that approximately 19.87 million barrels per day of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz in 2025.

Commercial vessel movements through the Strait also remain significantly reduced. The Joint Maritime Information Center reported that traffic continues at lower-than-normal levels amid security concerns, vessel attacks, military operations, and heightened regional tensions. Historically, the Strait recorded an average of around 138 vessel transits per day in 2025.

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world\'s most important maritime energy corridors, connecting major Gulf oil and gas producers with international markets. While increased oil movements indicate improving export capacity, uncertainty remains over the sustainability of the recovery as security conditions in the region continue to affect commercial shipping and energy transportation.