Oil tanker rates hit 20-year high as geopolitical tensions disrupt energy markets

Charter rates for oil tankers surged to their highest level in two decades amid U.S.-Iran conflict and supply disruptions, affecting crude and product flows across global energy markets.

First covered Sep 21, 2026 · 3:03 AM PT · 1 article

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Appeared in: 2026-09-21 (#7)

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