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The surge in maritime shipping costs has led to a record-high increase in the expenses of chartering crude oil tankers, reaching $1.1 million daily for routes from the Arabian Gulf to Asia. This represents a twelvefold increase over just a few months, driven by escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping costs from the Gulf of Mexico to Asia have risen by 400%, and voyages from West Africa to China have increased by approximately 500%. This spike has pushed the cost of transporting a barrel of oil from the Strait of Hormuz to over $22, compared to just $2 a year earlier. As a result, refineries are seeking closer supply sources and raising prices for North Sea crude. This pressure is due to decreased investment and reduced tanker deliveries since the COVID-19 pandemic, along with a divided global fleet and a significant portion being allocated to unofficial operations. Industry experts anticipate that prices will continue to climb amid concerns over global energy security.
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