More tankers struck in the Middle East
More tankers struck in the Middle East as Iran reiterates conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz
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What this means for your business
Tanker strikes near the Strait of Hormuz and renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure raise the risk premium on Middle East crude shipping. Who it reaches: A US SME's per-mile fuel cost and inbound freight cost rise, squeezing operating margin.
- Step 1 · The triggertanker strikes near the Strait of Hormuz and renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure raise the risk premium on Middle East crude shipping and supply
- Step 2 · Knock-onhigher perceived supply risk and rerouting push crude oil and freight rates higher
- Step 3 · Knock-onUS diesel pump prices and freight rates rise with a lag as the cost pass-through reaches domestic logistics
- Step 4 · Reaches youa US SME's per-mile fuel cost and inbound freight cost rise, squeezing operating margin
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Key takeaway
Tanker strikes near the Strait of Hormuz and renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure raise the risk premium on Middle East crude shipping.
Named in this analysis
Companies: Saudi Aramco, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Occidental Petroleum
Sectors: Shipping, Energy, Logistics
Source: CNBC
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