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Gulf of Oman

Maritime chokepoint linking the Arabian Sea to the Strait of Hormuz; a global energy artery under active threat.

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#257 Mar

Recorded Brent reaching $92.69 on its largest weekly gain since 1983

Iran Conflict 2026: Brent at $92.69, biggest week since 1983
#267 Mar

Set record 35.63% weekly US crude futures gain as closure held

Iran Conflict 2026: US crude posts 35.6% weekly gain, record
#267 Mar

Drove VLCC freight rates to all-time high of $423,736 per day, up 94%

Iran Conflict 2026: Supertanker rates hit $424k/day, up 94%
#276 Mar
#236 Mar

Targeted by Chinese negotiations seeking safe passage for its vessels

Iran Conflict 2026: China seeks private Hormuz deal
#246 Mar

Sustained closure prompted analysts to warn of $100 to $120 oil

Iran Conflict 2026: Analysts warn of $100-120 oil
#205 Mar

Sealed to commercial shipping after P&I insurance deadline passed

Iran Conflict 2026: P&I deadline passes; Strait sealed
#184 Mar
#184 Mar

Disrupted as Fujairah, the Gulf's primary bunkering hub, was struck

Iran Conflict 2026: Fujairah struck; Gulf bunkering hub hit
#153 Mar

Disrupted further as Duqm port fuel tank was struck a second time

Iran Conflict 2026: Duqm fuel tank hit for the second time