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Three Saudi oil tankers transport 6 million barrels through Strait of Hormuz

18 Haziran 2026CNBC

Three Saudi oil tankers, carrying a total of 6 million barrels, have crossed the Strait of Hormuz after reactivating their transponders, which had been turned off for over two months. This move marks a significant shift in transparency regarding the movement of Saudi oil shipments.
The reactivation of the transponders may indicate a change in strategy amidst geopolitical tensions in the region.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipping, with a significant percentage of the world's oil passing through this narrow waterway. The recent concealment of the tankers' locations raised concerns about potential threats or disruptions in the region, making the reactivation of transponders…
The decision to switch on the transponders could reflect a calculated risk by Saudi Arabia to assert its oil supply stability in the face of fluctuating global oil prices and regional security concerns. The timing suggests an effort to reassure markets and stakeholders about the continuity of oil exports, especially…

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