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- Oil tankers transporting crude from the Persian Gulf to China now face daily costs exceeding $1 million.
- The rise is driven by increased geopolitical risk, surging insurance premiums, and reduced shipping capacity in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Refiners are passing these elevated freight and crude costs on to consumers, resulting in higher fuel prices.
- Shipping companies and their investors are recording significant financial gains due to the market volatility.
What to watch next
- Refinery margin pressures feeding through to consumer fuel prices
- Ongoing geopolitical stability in the Strait of Hormuz
- Further potential increases in shipping insurance premiums
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