The Strait of Hormuz typically carries about 17 to 20 million barrels of oil per day , which is roughly one-fifth of global oil consumption.

A few useful context points:

  • It is the world’s most important oil chokepoint after the Strait of Malacca.
  • Recent reporting says flows have continued despite regional tension, with shipments still moving in the millions of barrels per day.
  • In some periods of disruption, the amount can dip, but it remains a critical route for Gulf crude exports.

Quick Scoop

If you want the shortest answer: around 18 million barrels a day is a good rule-of-thumb figure for how much oil goes through the Strait of Hormuz daily.

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Measure Approximate amount
Daily oil flow 17 to 20 million barrels/day
Share of global oil use About 20%
Would you like the figure converted into **barrels per hour** or **oil tankers per day**?