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Strait of Hormuz maritime security and VLCC rate crisis
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Latest: VLCC tanker rates hit historic highs amid global oil supply constraints
A crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has significantly disrupted global crude oil shipping, particularly affecting Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) traffic. In the second quarter of 2026, Middle East VLCC liftings fell by 40%