A sharp decline in commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has raised fresh concerns over global energy security and its potential impact on India. According to LSEG shipping data, only four commercial vessels transited the strategic waterway on Sunday, compared with eight vessels the previous day, reflecting the growing disruption caused by escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran in West Asia. The Strait of Hormuz is the world’s most critical energy chokepoint, handling nearly 20 per cent of global oil consumption and a significant share of international liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade. Although a single day’s slowdown does not constitute a supply crisis, economists warn that if disruptions continue for several weeks, the consequences could be severe for energy-importing nations such as India.
