The near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz is causing lasting impacts on the tanker market, with elevated rates for crude oil shipping. Spot rates for very large crude carriers (VLCCs) are around $182,000 per day, significantly higher than last year, as operators adjust to shifting trade flows and limited vessel availability. Many tankers are waiting outside the Gulf for a potential reopening of the strait, further contributing to high freight rates.
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