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Tanker equities rise as strong spot rates persist

April 3, 2026Lloyd's List

Lloyd's List says stock traders are not buying the bearish demand narrative around a Hormuz closure, with tanker equities moving up on sustained spot strength. This suggests financial markets are pricing prolonged tightness and rerouting premiums.

The bearish view that the Strait of Hormuz closure will ultimately be bad for tanker demand is not swaying stock traders.
Tanker equities are headed upward as strong spot rates persist
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