tanker

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Continued attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East and ongoing restrictions on tanker movements through the strait have led to the “largest disruption in history,” it said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

They also expect crude-oil prices to be supported by increased shipping costs as insurers charge more for providing protection to tanker movements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

A report from Reuters found that the tanker Rich Starry ran the blockade after first appearing to turn around in the Strait.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

A Chinese tanker, the Rich Starry, also crossed the strait overnight from Monday to Tuesday via the Iranian-approved vetting route south of Larak Island.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

In 1988 Zeitoun came to the United States on a tanker carrying oil from Saudi Arabia to Houston.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers