Oil Tankers Go Dark to Sneak More Gulf Barrels Through Hormuz

AI Summary

Oil tankers near the coast of Oman clandestinely transferred millions of barrels of oil in the Persian Gulf by clustering to evade detection. This marks a significant increase in activity compared to the previously empty area, signaling attempts to sneak Gulf oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz.

Off the coast of Oman over the weekend, 16 tankers clustered together to transfer millions of barrels of oil that had been stranded in the Persian Gulf. A month ago, that area had been entirely empty.