Israel–Iran Conflict

Tanker markets have returned to a "wartime pattern" due to recent Middle East strikes, impacting rates and routing flexibility

Tanker operators are considering the US Gulf Coast as an alternative amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

US Central Command launched further strikes on Iran's southern coast, maintaining high Brent crude prices amidst escalating Middle East…

Oil prices saw a minor decrease on Thursday, maintaining levels close to mid-June peaks as Middle East tensions escalated

US strikes targeted an oil tanker near Iran's main export terminal, intensifying tensions and impacting Strait of Hormuz shipping.

India has advised its seafarers to avoid voyages through the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened regional tensions.

Escalating US-Iran tensions are strengthening the physical oil market, causing oil prices to rise for a third day.

Ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz led to increased volatility and higher crude oil prices in Q2 2026.

Asian stock markets fell due to a semiconductor selloff and heightened U.S.-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.

Fujairah's marine fuel sales dropped over 10% in June, totaling 86,769 cbm, as Middle East tensions persist.

The United States has reportedly launched a fresh series of airstrikes targeting locations within Iran, signaling potential escalation.

The White House is reportedly considering extending Jones Act waivers for foreign ships due to renewed conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil supertankers face growing risks in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting Persian Gulf crude exports and potentially raising costs

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez indicates the Strait of Hormuz remains hazardous for commercial vessels.

European diesel prices have risen due to Middle East conflict and Russia's export ban, affecting road transport costs.

Iran threatens to close all oil and gas export routes from the Persian Gulf, potentially disrupting global energy markets

The US is advancing talks for an Iraq-Syria oil pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, reducing Iran's energy leverage

The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran's shipping and oil trading network, intensifying economic pressure.

Middle East petrochemical exports face H2 shipping bottlenecks, with trade flows unlikely to return to pre-conflict levels soon.

The Strait of Hormuz closure in early 2026 triggered a strong recovery in shipping asset values and new vessel orders.

LNG bunker fuel prices have climbed globally, driven by US-Iran tensions and supply concerns in the Strait of Hormuz.

A Memorandum of Understanding between Washington and Tehran sets a 60-day framework for a final settlement.

A proposed 20% fee on Strait of Hormuz cargo highlights risks to global oil supply and potential shipping disruptions.

The U.S. military deployed autonomous maritime systems in combat for the first time near the Strait of Hormuz.

A leading US oil port expects sustained high levels of crude exports, driven by ongoing geopolitical factors.

The US has reinstated its blockade on Iran after a tariff reversal, as a second death from VLCC attacks is confirmed

Global fuel supplies are tightening due to escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening higher prices for consumers.

A tanker was reportedly targeted near an Omani LNG terminal, signaling heightened regional tensions and risks to maritime operations

Iran is signaling a potential expansion of its maritime pressure, possibly using Houthi forces to disrupt Red Sea shipping.

The Trump administration has abandoned its proposed 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz.