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VLCC Day Rates Hit Record $423,736 Amid Gulf Crisis

Supertanker rates surge 94% as crude shippers book smaller vessels; Asian buyers seek non-Gulf supply alternatives.

Mar 07, 2026
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Supertanker Rates Reach Historic Record Amid Supply Crisis

The benchmark day rate for Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) on the Middle East-to-China route has reached an unprecedented $423,736 per day,…

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