Tanker freight rates surge up to 414% despite 10.9% drop in petroleum product cargoes

Tanker freight rates have risen by up to 414% even as petroleum product transport volumes fell 10.9%, as vessels shift to heavy fuel oil. This divergence suggests a supply-side squeeze in tanker availability, likely driven by rerouting or fleet repositioning, which could signal broader energy logistics stress.

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