Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 20
Iran Resumes Kharg Oil Exports With 3 Tankers After 6-Week US Blockade Ends
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 20

Iran Resumes Kharg Oil Exports With 3 Tankers After 6-Week US Blockade Ends

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 20

Summary

  • Three very large crude carriers — each able to haul about 2 million barrels — are now moored at Kharg’s Sea Island terminal, signaling Iran has restarted crude loading after roughly six weeks.
  • The restart followed the lifting of a US Navy blockade of Iranian ports, with an interim US-Iran deal reopening supply lines for exports.
  • Kharg’s return adds another sign that Iran is moving to ship millions of barrels back into the market as restrictions ease.

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