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01 Jun 2026, 19:38 UTC · 2h ago

Many big oil tankers remain stuck in Strait of Hormuz — and may not return once they escape

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Massive tankers may not return to Middle East crude flows in their previous numbers. — A shift away from VLCCs in the region suggests structural changes in trade routes or demand that could disrupt traditional oil logistics and shipping rates.
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