Archive · 20 Jul 2026

Oil transfers slow in Gulf of Oman

Oil transfers slow in Gulf of Oman

Recently, there has been a slowdown in the transfer of oil between tankers in the Gulf of Oman.

This is because there have been attacks on ships by Iranian forces, which has made it less safe for tankers to move oil.

Normally, tankers would transfer oil to each other outside the Strait of Hormuz, but now there are fewer of these transfers happening.

The U.S. military has been helping guide tankers to keep oil exports flowing, but some shipping companies are avoiding this help because of the safety concerns.

Iran says that ships using unsafe routes are responsible for their own problems.

Despite the attacks, the U.S. says that oil is still moving through the Strait of Hormuz, but at a reduced rate compared to before the conflict.

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