Record Tanker Rates Threaten Seven-Year Low in U.S. Oil Exports to Asia

The Iran war has disrupted global shipping, driving Pacific tanker lease costs to a record ~$80 million and threatening to cut U.S. crude exports to Asia to a seven-year low. The development signals a significant shift in oil trade flows, with potential implications for global supply balances and regional pricing.

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