Oil tanker costs to Asia rise amid US-Iran tensions
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The cost of shipping US crude oil to Asia has surged to record levels due to ongoing supply risks from the US-Iran conflict and Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline closure. Asian refiners are increasingly reliant on US barrels to cover shortfalls from Gulf disruptions, leading to elevated freight costs that impact arbitrage opportunities. Japan, heavily dependent on imports, faces significant exposure to these rising shipping costs.
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