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Oil tanker rates reach record highs amid rising Middle East shipping risks

Oil tanker freight rates have reached record highs as shipping risks increase in the Middle East. The supplied information does not identify the specific incidents driving the increase.

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Higher shipping costs and maritime risk can raise oil prices and disrupt regional energy supply routes.

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  1. Baystreet.ca - Oil Tanker Rates Hit Record Highs as Middle East Shipping Risks Soar ↗baystreet.ca · Recorded source date: Sep 12, 2026, 3:32 PM UTC

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