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217 VLCCs and counting : Iran war fuels supertanker boom | Peak Oil News and Message Boards
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from peakoil.com · United States · Middle East
An Iran war is reportedly fueling a supertanker boom, indicating significant activity in the oil shipping industry. This highlights the economic consequences of geopolitical tensions on global trade.
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