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Tanker Congestion Shunts Vital Oil Transfers Farther From Hormuz

Bloomberg Markets·October 1, 2026·1 min read

Persian Gulf oil producers are shifting critical cargo transfer operations farther from the Strait of Hormuz as waters just outside the strait become congested with tankers. The move aims to avoid the war-hit region and ensure continued oil exports despite heightened tensions and congestion, according to a report.

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