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- Hormuz Traffic Slows as VLCC Rates Stay Near Record Highs
Twelve vessels crossed the strait on Sept. 22 as Gulf VLCC charters exceeded $1 million per day during the week.
· Business
- VLCC Rates Hit Record $1.27 Million a Day as Oman Capacity Tightens
Saudi Arabia’s rerouting of crude through the Strait of Hormuz has increased tanker demand and pushed ship-to-ship transfers near Sohar toward capacity limits.
· Investing
- Iran Puts Onus on U.S. to End War as China Pushes De-escalation
President Masoud Pezeshkian said Washington must decide whether to end the seven-month conflict as Houthi attacks on Saudi targets added pressure to energy markets.
· Regulation
- Missile Launches Toward Saudi Arabia Keep Brent on Weekly Gain Track
Brent traded at $105.65 a barrel early Friday, while West Texas Intermediate stood at $93.11 as markets weighed regional supply risks and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz.
· Investing
- Oil Prices Fall as Hormuz Disruption Keeps Supply Risks in Focus
Brent crude for November delivery fell 1% to $93.66 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate declined 0.68% to $105.86 a barrel Friday.
· Investing
- Iran Says New Proposal Would Reopen Strait of Hormuz Within Seven Days
The proposal seeks U.S. steps to ease military pressure and negotiations aimed at a permanent end to hostilities.
· Regulation
- Trump Presents Deal-or-Annihilation Choice for Iran at U.N. Address
The president called for renewed negotiations and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz while describing possible military escalation against Iran.
· Regulation
- Vitol Buys Up to 30 Million Barrels of Discounted Iraqi Crude
Iraq set September cargo prices $15 to $20.80 below official selling prices as tanker access through the Strait of Hormuz tightened.
· Business
- U.S. and Iran Explore Phased Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The proposal would pair restored shipping with eased U.S. economic restrictions and potential partial access to frozen Iranian assets.
· Investing
- Brent Crude Rises 2.25% to $105.40 as US-Iran Talks Stall
West Texas Intermediate climbed 1.93% to $93.94 a barrel. Brent settled at $103.08 on Sept. 23 after rising 3.86%.
· Investing
- European Gas Prices Rise 4% as Hormuz Standoff Threatens LNG Flows
The TTF benchmark remained 3% higher at $84.30 per megawatt-hour as Europe prepares for winter with storage 70.24% full.
· Investing
- Saudi Aramco Studies Two More Oil Export Routes as Hormuz Risks Persist
The company is examining additional overseas storage, including in Japan, while keeping existing alternatives available through the Red Sea and Egypt.
· Business
- Only One Commodity Vessel Exited Strait of Hormuz Wednesday
Ten vessels crossed the waterway, below its 10-day average of about 17, while Brent crude rose above $103 per barrel.
· Investing
- Iranian Military Adviser Warns Conflict Could Reach Indian Ocean
Yahya Rahim Safavi said further U.S. or Israeli attacks could widen the conflict beyond the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea.
· People
- Saudi Arabia Sells Nearly 100 Million Barrels to Asian Buyers
Saudi Aramco is taking on part of the vessel, insurance and voyage risk as Asian refiners grow reluctant to arrange tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
· Investing
- India Raises LPG Output as Hormuz Disrupts Gulf Supply Routes
India imports about 60% of its LPG, with roughly 90% of those imports normally passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
· Business
- Brent Stays Above $102 as Hormuz Reopening Conditions Stall Talks
Brent fell 0.9% to $102.16 a barrel at 12 a.m. ET on Sept. 24, while only three observable commodity vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Sept. 22.
· Investing
- Iran Lists Permanent End to Hostilities, Naval Blockade Removal as Priorities
Tehran is reviewing Washington’s response after indirect talks covered reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the U.S. blockade.
· Regulation
- Iran Reviews U.S. Response to Proposal to End Hostilities
Indirect talks addressed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting a U.S. naval blockade as diplomacy continues despite unresolved differences.
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Falls Nearly 4% From Intraday High as Macro Risks Mount
Bitcoin briefly topped $87,000 before dropping below $84,000 on Sept. 23, while the token remained up more than 10% over the past week.
· Investing
- Iran Ties Strait of Hormuz Reopening to Unmet Conditions
A senior Iranian security official said Tehran is not rushing into negotiations and has delivered its terms through Qatar and Pakistan.
· Regulation
- Hormuz Traffic Falls 80% as Energy Supply Risk Rises
Three observable commodity vessels crossed the waterway in the latest 24-hour period, including one Panamax oil tanker, versus a 10-day average of about 15.
· Investing
- LNG Buyers Reroute Supply as Gulf Conflict Raises Hormuz Risk
Asian buyers are seeking cargoes beyond the Gulf as alternative suppliers and routes gain importance. U.S. LNG exports averaged 17.4 billion cubic feet per day in the first half of 2026.
· Business
- Brent Slips Below $99 as U.S.-Iran Talks, Saudi Export Hopes Ease Supply Fears
Brent November futures fell 53 cents to $98.72 a barrel as reported diplomatic progress and hopes for a Saudi pipeline restart eased near-term supply concerns.
· Investing
- Iran Hormuz Transit Fee Plan Raises Prospect of Crypto, Yuan Settlements
Iran’s proposed Hormuz transit fee during a ceasefire is prompting speculation about yuan or crypto-based payment channels amid ongoing sanctions constraints.
· Regulation
- Iran Weighs Stablecoin Payments for Strait of Hormuz Shipping Tolls
Iran is advancing a Strait of Hormuz toll system that may accept stablecoins or yuan payments, raising concerns over sanctions evasion and rising global shipping costs.
· Regulation