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VLCC tanker rates stabilize post-Persian Gulf peak

4 April 2026
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VLCC tanker rates for MEG-Asia routes hold at around $45,000 per day, adjusting slightly after a recent surge tied to regional tensions.

VLCC rates from Middle East Gulf to Asia stand at approximately $45,000 per day, with a 1% daily dip per Baltic Exchange data. This is corroborated by Clarksons reports and Seatrade Maritime. Lloyd's List confirms the stabilization following a weekly rise.

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