Bloomberg
Oil Tankers Earn $1 Million a Day as War Leaves Ship Shortage
Monday, September 14, 2026
Oil tanker rates on the benchmark route between the Persian Gulf and Singapore reached $1 million per day, according to shipping industry data. The increase reflects a shortage of vessels available to transport oil through the Strait of Hormuz amid regional conflict. Fewer ships are operating the route due to security concerns in the area.
