Oil Tanker Rates Surge to Record High in Strait of Hormuz
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The cost of hiring an oil tanker on the industry’s benchmark trade route, the Strait of Hormuz, has soared to over $1 million per day, driven by a scarcity of ships willing to navigate the volatile waterway. This unprecedented surge in charter rates comes amidst geopolitical tensions and reduced effective tanker fleet, significantly increasing the system cost of transporting crude oil. Despite the high costs, refiners continue to pay due to high fuel profit margins.
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