Energy trader Mercuria has successfully navigated all of its vessels out of the Gulf and said more ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz than data suggests

Mercuria's ability to evacuate all its vessels from the Gulf underscores heightened operational resilience amid geopolitical tensions. The increased traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, despite what data indicates, may point to a potential easing in logistical constraints or a response to changing risk perceptions, which could affect oil supply dynamics and pricing in the near term.