VLCC Rates Surge on Middle East Risk

September 18, 2026

MB Shipbrokers

MB Shipbrokers’ Tanker Weekly says Middle East conflict and Hormuz disruption fears are driving tanker markets higher, with VLCC rates and asset values at record highs, tightening Atlantic supply, and stronger demand spilling into smaller tanker segments.
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