Bearish price-pressure markers September 24–28, 2026

1. Kpler showed no visible QatarEnergy-linked LNG transits through the Strait of Hormuz in August, and multiple laden Ras Laffan cargoes in September. At least four laden carriers exited the strait in the week to September 25. Read These: Reuters, Bloomberg, Stapczynski via X

2. Middle East crude exports reached 12.8 million bpd in September, the highest since the war with Iran began in February. Flows via the Strait of Hormuz were set to reach about 7.4 million bpd this month. Read This: Reuters