Oil Shipments Through Hormuz Reach Six-Month High

A top U.S. military leader says more oil tankers are moving through a key shipping channel than at any time in the last half year.

More oil is moving through the Strait of Hormuz right now than at any point in the last six months. The Strait of Hormuz is a very narrow strip of water that connects the Persian Gulf to the open sea. It is one of the most important shipping routes for oil in the entire world. A top U.S. commander confirmed the increase in activity. This means that a large amount of the world's oil supply is currently passing through this specific spot. Ships travel through this area to carry oil from Middle Eastern countries to customers all over the globe. Because the area is so narrow, even small proble…