Affinity Tanker Weekly, 18 September 2026

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VLCC tanker freight rates surged significantly this week due to escalations in the Middle East conflict that have restricted transits through the Strait of Hormuz. This situation has affected global oil shipping routes and market dynamics.

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Red Sea

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Houthi

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