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US-Iran Tensions Boost Tanker Orders
The market for giant oil tankers experienced an unprecedented increase in demand during 2026, with purchase orders exceeding 217 vessels compared to 93 last year. This surge reflects a boost in oil trade between the United States and Iran resulting from escalating tensions between the two sides. The value of these orders surpassed $20 billion, aimed at meeting the growing need for long-distance oil transportation, especially for ships capable of carrying around two million barrels of oil each. This wave of purchasing is the largest in 25 years and demonstrates how geopolitical tensions influence the global maritime oil shipping market.
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