Matt Egan, CNN Tue, June 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM EDT 4 min read One of the biggest mysteries of the global economy is why the oil market has remained so calm during one of the greatest supply shocks in history. The Strait of Hormuz has been paralyzed by three months of war — a nightmare scenario that few thought was possible before the war with Iran started. Visible traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains sparse, estimated at just 15% of pre-war levels, according to JPMorgan.