Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by June 15?

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Market context

The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of global seaborne oil transits, has experienced significant disruption since late 2023 following Houthi attacks on commercial vessels. Daily transit calls—measured by IMF Portwatch as arrivals of container, bulk, tanker, and general cargo ships—have declined substantially from historical norms. The market asks whether a 7-day moving average of 60 or more daily transits will be recorded by mid-June 2026, implying a return to pre-disruption traffic levels. Current crowd probability of 1% suggests traders view sustained normalisation as highly unlikely within the settlement window.

Historical precedent offers limited guidance for recovery timelines. The 2019–2020 period saw elevated tensions and shipping diversions around the Strait, yet traffic rebounded within months once immediate security concerns eased. However, the current disruption differs in character: Houthi operations have persisted despite international naval presence, and shipping companies have adopted longer, costlier alternative routes via the Cape of Good Hope. Insurance premiums and operational costs remain elevated, creating structural disincentives to rapid rerouting even if attacks cease. Previous crises resolved through diplomatic settlement or military escalation; this one has proven more intractable.

Traders monitoring this contract should track announcements regarding Houthi ceasefire negotiations, US-led coalition operations in the Red Sea, and insurance-rate adjustments. Recent reporting indicates no imminent breakthrough in regional tensions. Any sudden shift in Houthi targeting patterns or international military posture could alter risk calculus, but the 18-month timeframe leaves limited room for recovery if disruption continues through 2025. The 1% implied probability reflects consensus scepticism about normalisation by the June 2026 deadline.

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