Tariffs and Wars Upend Tanker Markets Again

June 26, 2026

Gibsons

Gibson reviews how geopolitical turmoil—tariffs, sanctions, and conflicts—spilled from a chaotic 2025 into an even more volatile 2026, reshaping crude, clean, and dirty tanker markets and freight rates within days of the new year.
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