Event·Maritime·High severity

Crude tanker rates hit new highs as Hormuz risk escalates

15 SEP 2026 · 2100Z

Crude tanker rates have broken to fresh highs as Iranian and US attacks across the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz push shipping risk to its highest level since the war began. The pace of attacks has accelerated notably over the past 2 weeks, with roughly 24 successful strikes…