Two Oil Supertankers Hit by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz
· World · Bloomberg, Reuters
Two oil supertankers were struck by unknown projectiles in quick succession while transiting the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, according to maritime security consultant Marisks. The attacks occurred at the critical chokepoint through which a large share of global seaborne crude flows. The report does not identify the perpetrators, the source of the projectiles, or the extent of damage to the vessels. No injuries or spill details were immediately provided. The incident comes amid heightened military tensions around Iran and US naval deployments in the Gulf.
Why it matters
India imports the majority of its crude oil via sea routes that pass through the Strait of Hormuz, so any disruption to tanker traffic there can directly push up Indian fuel prices and freight costs.
Read the original report — Bloomberg
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