Suez Canal Oil Tanker Traffic Rose Nearly One-Third in April 2026 After Strait of Hormuz Closure

The number of oil tankers crossing Egypt’s Suez Canal surged by almost a third in April 2026. The increase followed the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which prompted shippers to use an alternative Red Sea energy route. @business reported the rise in tanker traffic through the Suez Canal.

The canal is located in Egypt. The Strait of Hormuz closure redirected energy shipments toward the Red Sea route that passes through the Suez Canal. April refers to the month of April 2026.